PolyBuys vs ClosetU

PolyBuys is the student marketplace built for Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Every user is verified with a Cal Poly email, so you always know you're dealing with a real student on campus. Buy and sell textbooks, event tickets, dorm furniture, electronics, clothing, and anything else students need. Browse listings, message sellers directly, and close deals — all within a single app designed around how students actually trade. What makes PolyBuys different: • Verified students only - sign in with your Cal Poly email to join a trusted, campus-only community • Built for speed - post a listing with photos, set your price, and publish in under a minute • Direct messaging - chat with buyers and sellers without sharing your phone number or social media • Save listings - bookmark items you're interested in and come back to them later • Report and block - flag suspicious content and keep the marketplace safe for everyone No ads. No processing fees. No strangers from the internet. Just Mustangs buying and selling to each other. Built by Cal Poly students, for Cal Poly students.

Currently available at Cal Poly SLO only. HOW IT WORKS 1. List what you're not wearing. Photos, size, price, it takes about a minute. 2. Browse what other students have posted on the feed and map, which is filtered by campus area. 3. Message the seller, agree on a time and place, and meet up to hand it over. STUDENTS ONLY Everyone on ClosetU signs up with a .edu email address. It means the people you are browsing are students or alumni from your school rather than strangers from across the county. MEETING UP Every handoff happens face to face with another university student. Browse listings on the map to see what’s available on campus. FEATURES - Campus areas, so you can find pickups near where you already are - In-app messaging, so you don't hand out your phone number - Report and block on every listing and every profile - Saved listings, so you can come back to something later - Ratings on completed swaps, so you can see who follows through CONTACT US If something is broken or you have an idea, email support@closetu.app and it goes straight to a person. This app is made by a cal poly student for cal poly! If you’re from another school and want to use ClosetU, message us at support@closetu.app to join the waitlist.