How Phantstore works.

Give useful things a second life, find free items nearby, and meet your community safely.

Choose your path

Give an item

Pass on things you no longer need to neighbours who can put them to good use.

Start giving

Find an item

Browse free items posted by people in your area and request the ones you want.

Browse items

Ask for something

Post a request for something you need and wait for a community member to respond.

Post a request

Join activities

Discover local community meetups and events organised by people near you.

See activities

How it works, step by step

1

Create Your Profile

Sign up with your email, verify with a one-time code, and add your name. You can upload a profile photo from your settings at any time.

2

Post Your Item

Add up to 10 photos, write a title and description, choose a category, and confirm your approximate location. It only takes a few minutes.

3

Wait for Approval

Our team or auto-moderation checks the post to ensure it's safe and appropriate. It usually takes just a few minutes.

4

Chat with Receivers

Interested neighbors will message you. You can check their profile and reputation before agreeing.

5

Hand It Over

Agree on a convenient time and meeting place, complete the handover, and the listing closes. Both parties can then leave each other a review.

Safe by design

Reviewed posts

Every item goes through a quick moderation check before it goes live.

Profiles and reputation

Every member has a public profile and earns reputation with every successful exchange.

In-app chat only

All conversations happen inside Phantstore. No personal contact details required.

Safe pickup guidance

We encourage public meeting places and clear agreements before every handover.

Report and block

You can report any item or user and block anyone you feel uncomfortable with.

Common questions

Ready to share or find something useful?

Join your neighbourhood today. It takes less than two minutes to get started.