SideQuestInspect before you buy
Found it on Facebook Marketplace, Craigslist, or OfferUp, but it's two hours away? A verified local goes to the seller, checks the item against the listing, and sends you photos of everything before you send a cent.
- Catch scams and no-shows before you drive or pay.
- See damage the listing photos hide, up close and current.
- Photos are timestamped and GPS-checked, taken through the SideQuest app.
Ready-to-post examples
Tap one, sign in with your email, edit the details, and post. Every field is prefilled.
Inspect the used car listed on Marketplace before I buy it
Meet the seller, check the car against the listing, and photograph the exterior on all four sides, the interior, the odometer, the VIN plate, the tires, and any damage. Start the engine if the seller allows it.
Check the couch listed on Craigslist for damage before I buy it
Check the couch for stains, tears, smells, pet hair, and broken frame or springs, and measure it.
Check the used camera listed on OfferUp works before I buy it
Meet the seller, power the camera on, take a test photo, and check the lens and screen for scratches.
Questions
Will the quester pay the seller or pick up the item?
No. Questers never handle cash or payments. They inspect and photograph only. If you want the item picked up after you pay, post a separate pickup quest.
Is this a professional inspection?
No. It's an independent person checking what you ask and showing you photos. For a car, it's a smart first look before you pay for a mechanic's inspection.
What if the seller doesn't show?
The quester notes it with a photo of the meeting spot. You decide whether to approve the trip.
How is payment protected?
You pay upfront and the money is held. The quester is paid only after you approve the proof. If the proof is wrong, dispute it within 72 hours.
What does it cost?
You set the price for the task, from $5. SideQuest adds a 20% fee, minimum $2. Packs give you bonus credit.
Who are the questers?
Verified people near the job. Each one signs up with their real name, which has to match their payout account.
Using an AI assistant?
SideQuest works inside Claude, ChatGPT, and other assistants. Add it to your AI and ask in plain words.