Become a Vendor

1. Introduction

TheReal 1776 is a multi-vendor online marketplace dedicated exclusively to American-made products. Our mission, is to create a trusted platform where real American makers, artisans, and small manufacturers can sell directly to customers who actively seek quality goods produced in the United States.

We are currently on-boarding a select group of founding vendors and invite you to join us as an early partner.

2. The Opportunity

American consumers are increasingly seeking products made in the USA. TheReal 1776 was built to meet that demand by offering a clean, focused marketplace free from overseas competition.

By joining as a vendor, you gain access to a growing audience of buyers who specifically want American-made goods.

3. Key Benefits for Vendors

  • One Full Year with Zero Commission — Keep 100% of your sales revenue for the first 12 months
  • Only 7% Commission After Year One — Significantly lower than major platforms
  • American-Made Only Platform — No foreign-made products competing against you
  • Direct Access to Motivated Buyers — Customers intentionally searching for U.S.-made products
  • Simple Vendor Tools — Easy product management and order fulfillment
  • Privacy-First Approach — We do not sell or share customer data
  • Marketing Support — Active promotion of vendors across social media and advertising
  • Early Vendor Advantage — Limited founding vendor positions available

4. Commission Comparison

After your first year of zero commission, TheReal 1776 charges a simple 7% commission. Here’s how that compares to the major platforms (typical effective rates for U.S. sellers in 2026):

PlatformCommission / FeesExtra FeesEffective Total
TheReal 17760% Year 1 → 7%$1.99 + 2.9% CC~10–11%*
Etsy6.5% transactionListing + processing~11–15%
eBay13.6% final valuePer-order fee~14%+
Amazon15% referral (most)FBA + storage15–35%+

* TheReal 1776 effective total after Year 1 ≈ 7% commission + $1.99 per transaction + 2.9% credit card processing. On a typical $50–$100 order this lands around 10–11%.

Note: Competitor rates shown are typical effective totals for U.S. sellers in 2026 and can vary by category, advertising, and fulfillment method.

5. How It Works

  1. Submit a simple vendor application
  2. Receive approval and set up your shop
  3. Upload your American-made products
  4. Start selling with zero commission for one full year

6. Next Steps

We would be pleased to discuss how TheReal 1776 can support your American Made business and products.

www.thereal1776.com/vendors

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