What is an ISO (In Search Of) post?
ISO (In Search Of), A short guide for neighbors new to demand-led wanted listings on ISO App.
ISO stands for “In Search Of.” You state what you want: item, condition you’ll accept, budget, and optional hashtags (for example #bike, #kids). Sale-first apps like Marketplace weren’t built for that — ISO posts aren’t prioritized there. On ISO App, your ask comes first so neighbors who have a match can reply. If you’re hoping for a gift, trade, or Buy Nothing–style handoff, tags like #buynothing, #donation, or #gift sit in the same feed — an easy first post while we’re still growing density.
ISO App is built around that pattern, your post is the starting point. Find what you're looking for, on your terms. A demand-led marketplace for neighbors. Post what you’re looking for first — Marketplace wasn’t built for ISOs.
When someone has a match, they can reach out in-app. You stay in control of status, active on the public feed, unlisted while you sort things out, pending when a deal is in progress, or found when you’re done.