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 the 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 helps support small businesses nationwide. Each business receives 100% of the purchase amount — no hidden fees or additional costs for them.
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
You can find the Market Coin Customer App in the Apple App Store here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/maco-customer/id6740782950
At this time, the customer app is only available on iOS devices. An Android app is in the works.
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. This code will need to be provided to the vendor at the time of purchase.
Market Coin’s are front loaded in order to support small businesses. This means that the purchaser of the Market Con bears the responsibility for any fees/costs. This allows us to provide vendors with 100% of the purchase amount allowing them to 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
There are multiple reasons why one would need a Marketplace account, such as:
- You’re the manager/owner of a community marketplace that has multiple vendors (tenants) renting space from you.
- You’re the manager/owner of a business that has multiple locations.
- You’re an employee with the city that manages a locale that has a common theme (ie: Pearl Street in Boulder, CO) where customers walk around different shops rather than travel by car.
In summary: If you manage multiple locations, a Marketplace account is for you!
Regardless of your case, there is a minimum of 2 vendors, or business locations, needed to be considered a Marketplace.
We have a sliding scale pricing system to get you setup and running to accept Market Coins.
Learn more here
- View upcoming private events that either you, or your customers created as well as the contact information for the event host.
- View contact for each vendor/location assigned to your marketplace.
- View sales totals for each vendor/location to gain insights into how your marketing is working.
- View overall Market Coin sales that originated at your Marketplace.
Absolutely! We’d never leave you hanging in a time of need. Our support staff are on hand 24/7 to answer your emails and phone calls, and live video. Whether you need help onboarding a new vendor, have questions about billing, need help with a private event, or have an emergency, we’re able to provide fast support via Zoom, email and phone.
Introducing Market Coin
Free themed website
A free themed website is included with all Marketplace accounts! This website will list your vendors, location, contact info, and allow the purchase of digital or physical Market Coins–all with your color scheme and logo.
Support Small Business
Each purchase, or gifting of a Market Coin helps support small businesses nationwide. Each business receives 100% of the purchase amount — no hidden fees or additional costs for them.
Private Events
Easily create private events for your marketplace. No matter if the event is 10 people, or 10,000 people, we provide the tools and support to ensure it’s successful.
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
3/12/2025: Marketplace App Release Version
View statistics on Market Coin’s that have been sold at your Marketplace, and view your vendors’ overall sales.
Event Host App
COMING FALL 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.