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quick survey: buying & selling in malawi

hi friends! i am @tauraigombera. i am researching how people in malawi search for products, compare prices, and choose local shops.

this survey takes less than 1 minute to complete. your answers are anonymous and help me understand local shopping challenges.

which area do you live in?

lilongwe

blantyre

mzuzu

zomba

other town / rural area

how do you usually search for products in malawi?

select all that apply

post in WhatsApp groups

search or post on facebook / marketplace

ask friends for recommendations

visit physical shops in town

Other

when shopping online or locally in Malawi, what frustrates you the most?

select up to two

"Inbox me for price" (messaging sellers just to find basic costs)

fake sellers, scams, or demanding upfront deposits (paying deposits for items that don't exist)

items out of stock (sellers advertising products they don't have in stock)

sellers take too long to reply or don't respond in whatsapp groups or facebook dm's)

misleading product pictures (products looking completely different or lower quality in person)

difficulty comparing prices across different sellers (no single place to compare seller prices side by side)

transport & distance issues (moving around town just to check shop locations and stock)

Other

how useful would it be if you could post what you need online and have verified local sellers respond directly with prices and shop locations?

not useful at allextremely useful

what is most important to you when deciding to trust an online seller?

select up to two

verified business or id badge

reviews from other buyers in malawi

clear physical shop address

real photos or videos of the shop and stock

Other

how would you prefer to get notified when sellers respond with offers?

(Choose your primary preferred method)

whatsapp message / notification

in-app notification

sms notification

direct phone call

quick survey: buying & selling in malawi

which area do you live in?

how do you usually search for products in malawi?

when shopping online or locally in Malawi, what frustrates you the most?

how useful would it be if you could post what you need online and have verified local sellers respond directly with prices and shop locations?

what is most important to you when deciding to trust an online seller?

how would you prefer to get notified when sellers respond with offers?

optional: leave your whatsapp number or email if you would like to be notified when we launch.