How DESCU works
DESCU is a secondhand marketplace in Mexico. Listing is free: take a photo, the AI identifies the item, writes a title and description in Spanish, English and Chinese, and suggests a market price. Buyers see what is near them first, chat with the seller, and pay through Stripe escrow or in cash when they pick the item up.
How to sell
- Take a photo. Open DESCU, tap "Sell" and take one or more photos of the item.
- AI writes the listing. Google Gemini identifies the product, picks the category, writes the title and description and suggests a price. Edit anything before publishing.
- Publish and chat. Publishing is free. Nearby buyers message you in the DESCU chat; you can receive offers and accept, reject or counter them.
- Hand over and get paid. Meet in person or ship the item. For online payments the money stays in escrow until the buyer confirms receipt, then the full price is transferred to your bank account by SPEI. The 5% service fee is paid by the buyer, not by you.
How to buy
- Browse nearby. The home feed is sorted by distance. Filter by category or search by keyword.
- Chat and negotiate. Ask the seller questions, request more photos or send an offer from the chat.
- Choose how to pay. Pay online by card, OXXO or SPEI (funds are held in escrow) or in cash at handoff. Home delivery costs a flat MX$50 and is only available with online payment.
- Confirm receipt. Once you have the item you confirm in the app and the payment is released to the seller. If something is wrong you open a dispute and the DESCU team steps in.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to list on DESCU?
Listing is free with no limit on the number of listings. Sellers pay no commission: on sales paid online the buyer covers a service fee on top of the price.
What is the DESCU fee?
A 5% service fee on the item price, paid by the buyer when paying online (card, OXXO or SPEI); the seller receives the full price. Cash sales arranged in person carry no fee.
Which payment methods does DESCU accept?
Credit or debit card, OXXO and SPEI bank transfer through Stripe, plus cash when meeting in person.
How does escrow work?
When you pay online, Stripe holds the money. The seller only receives it once you confirm you got the item. If there is a problem you can open a dispute before confirming.
How much is shipping?
Home delivery is a flat MX$50, paid by the buyer. You can also arrange a free in-person handoff.
Can I cancel an order?
Yes. A buyer can cancel an online order while it is unpaid, and either party can cancel a cash order that has not been completed. Unpaid online orders expire automatically after 24 hours.
Which cities does DESCU cover?
All of Mexico. Listings are shown by your location; most activity is in Mexico City and its metro area, Guadalajara and Monterrey.
Which languages does DESCU support?
Spanish, English and Chinese. Listings are translated automatically into all three.
Is there a DESCU app?
Yes, DESCU is available on the web (descu.ai) and on Google Play as an Android app.