Posting a marketplace request

Ask multiple specialists for quotes when you know what you need but have not chosen a provider yet.

Marketplace requests are useful when you want specialists to come to you with proposals instead of booking directly from one provider's service menu.

Go to /shopper/requests and choose Post request.

What to include

Add enough detail for specialists to decide whether they can help:

  • Title and description โ€” describe the result you want, the occasion, and any special requirements.
  • Preferred start and end time โ€” Tobinrin uses this to calculate when the request expires.
  • Time zone โ€” choose the time zone for the preferred time, especially if you are posting while travelling.
  • Location โ€” add the address, city, state, and country for physical or mobile requests.
  • Budget โ€” use a minimum and maximum when you have a range.
  • Reference media โ€” upload up to 3 images or videos to show the look, style, or problem.

Who can see the request

Specialists see your request when it matches their service categories and service coverage. For example, a braids request in Lagos is shown to eligible hair specialists who cover that area.