Welcome to the nations only gift card services network exclusively for small businesses
Example Market Coin:
About Us
Founded in the final year of normalcy.
Market Collaborative created it’s first product, Market Coin, in the fall of 2019. Shortly after our innagural 2000 person event, COVID-19 shocked the world ultimately grounding life to a halt.
From Ejection Seats to Restaurant Seats
Founded inside of a retail deli, Market Collaborative morphed along with the 50+ other businesses at a community marketplace in Aurora, CO called Stanley Marketplace. Within these historic walls is where the first ejection seats were invented and it’s now home to our first ever Market Coin marketplace.
Unique Opportunity, Unique Times
The host for a large 2000+ person annual host reached out wanting to buy-out all of Stanley Marketplace for an evening. Sounds easy enough, but with 50+ small businesses within the Stanley, it proved to be a financially unfeasible endeavor. Market Coin was created as a solution. By providing every guest with a pre-printed and pre-funded “private event card”, the host was able to throw an unforgettable event with a resounding “COOL” factor from the guests.
I’m a Vendor
Introducing Market Coin
Host Private
Events, Anywhere
Market Coin allows companies or groups to host private events at venues without going through the often prohibitive financial burden of a buyout.
Physical & Digital
Promotional Gift Cards
We provide a custom built website with your logo, color scheme, and list of vendors that accept Market Coin’s.
Customized
Design
Your color logo, or an image of your choice, next to the QR code and another full color logo/image on the back.
24/7
Support
We’re here at all hours to help make your marketing efforts successful. No matter the question, we are ready to assist you!
No Fees
All transactions fees are front-loaded to the card holder meaning small businesses keep 100% of the transaction amount!
Comprehensive Reporting
Every vendor has access to comprehensive reporting to assist with your accounting. All sales and refunds are clearly displayed.
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re independent and have interest in joining the Market Coin Network, it’s best to get together with at least half a dozen small businesses near you that are also willing to join. Market Coin’s marketing efforts are only as strong as the number of shops that can use the card at any given location.
Once you get at least 6 folks together that are willing to join, please reach out to us for onboarding.
When Market Coin was founded in 2019, we strived to ensure vendors have little barrier of entries. The way we designed things means, after onboarding, vendors only have to pay if they choose optional add-on services which can further improve their profitability and experience.
The fees on Market Coins are front-loaded. Meaning by the time the customer gets to you with a gift card or private event card, any relevant fees have already been paid for by the card holder.
We offer live chat, text, and phone support 24/7/365. No matter the day and time, we’re available to answer questions that not only vendors have, but also private event hosts and end-consumers.
I’m a Customer
Introducing Market Coin
Support Small Business
Each purchase, or gifting of a Market Coin is also a generous gift to small businesses nationwide. Each business received 100% of the purchase amount — no hidden fees or additional costs
Private Events
Easily create private events, or view expiration dates of your Market Coin’s using the Customer app. No matter if you’re event is 10 people, or 10,000 people, we provide the tools to ensure it’s successful.
Secure Your Market Coins
Download and install the Customer app today to secure your Market Coin’s from loss or theft.
Monthly Drawings
The more unique vendors you visit, the more entries you can earn for our monthly drawings. It’s easy to redeem your points for entry on the Rewards page of the Customer app.
Easily Transfer or Share
Have a lot of Market Coin’s and want to share them with your family? Simply enter your recipients 6 digit Receive Code and quickly share (or transfer) your Market Coin with another account.
24/7
Support
We’re here at all hours to help make your marketing efforts successful. No matter the question, we are ready to assist you!
Frequently Asked Questions
After scanning your Market Coin(s) into your Customer app, please securely destroy your physical copies of the card as the app will now display a 6-digit code when you make a purchase for added security.
Market Coin’s are front loaded in order to support small businesses. This means that the purchaser of the Market Con bears the responsibility of any fees/costs. This allows us to provide vendors with 100% of the purchase amount allowing them the more easily keep the doors open.
Standard Market Coin Gift Card’s never expire. Private Event Market Coin’s expire at the end of the event. Expired Market Coin’s cannot be recovered and any remaining balances are zeroed out.
We’re sorry to hear this happened to you. Unless the Market Coin was added to your Customer app, there is unfortunately no way to recover a lost one. Market Coin’s are not replaceable or refundable and must be treated just like cash.
I’m a Marketplace
Frequently Asked Questions
After scanning your Market Coin(s) into your Customer app, please securely destroy your physical copies of the card as the app will now display a 6-digit code when you make a purchase for added security.
Market Coin’s are front loaded in order to support small businesses. This means that the purchaser of the Market Con bears the responsibility of any fees/costs. This allows us to provide vendors with 100% of the purchase amount allowing them the more easily keep the doors open.
We’re sorry to hear this happened to you. Unless the Market Coin was added to your Customer app, there is unfortunately no way to recover a lost one. Market Coin’s are not replaceable or refundable and must be treated just like cash.
Introducing Market Coin
Support Small Business
Each purchase, or gifting of a Market Coin is also a generous gift to small businesses nationwide. Each business received 100% of the purchase amount — no hidden fees or additional costs
Private Events
Easily create private events, or view expiration dates of your Market Coin’s using the Customer app. No matter if you’re event is 10 people, or 10,000 people, we provide the tools to ensure it’s successful.
Secure Your Market Coins
Download and install the Customer app today to secure your Market Coin’s from loss or theft.
Monthly Drawings
The more unique vendors you visit, the more entries you can earn for our monthly drawings. It’s easy to redeem your points for entry on the Rewards page of the Customer app.
Easily Transfer or Share
Have a lot of Market Coin’s and want to share them with your family? Simply enter your recipients 6 digit Receive Code and quickly share (or transfer) your Market Coin with another account.
24/7
Support
We’re here at all hours to help make your marketing efforts successful. No matter the question, we are ready to assist you!
Release Notes
Customer App
- 02/02/2025: Share & Send
Easily and securely share your Market Coin’s with your family, friends, or significant other. Or, send one to someone just because.
- 01/24/2025: Customer App Release Version
Secure your Market Coin’s by creating a Customer account. Once added, nobody else can use them and you’ll never have to worry about losing the paper or card version again!
Vendor App
01/20/2025: Vendor App Release Version
Introducing the new and improved Vendor App Release Version. Improved reporting, a more intuitive and helpful flow, increased security, and more.
Marketplace App
COMING FEBRUARY 2025
Event Host App
COMING FEBRUARY 2025
Our Collaborators
Stanley Marketplace
Stanley Marketplace is a community of 50+ independently owned Colorado businesses that offer a place for you to eat, drink, shop, exercise, play, work, and more. And we’re all. here for good. The good times. The good vibes. Good WiFi. Good experiences and great connections. Join us from morning to night, weekdays through the weekend at 2501 Dallas Street in northwest Aurora. We look forward to seeing you soon.