Scope Document for Rare Book Marketplace

Product Brief

High Level Overview: The Rare Book Marketplace is an online platform designed to connect collectors and sellers of rare and antique books. The marketplace provides a curated selection of valuable literary works, offering a secure and specialized environment for buying, selling, and trading rare books.

Product Information

• The application will be developed as a responsive web platform accessible on both desktop and mobile devices.
• Key features include user registration, book listing, search and filter functionalities, secure payment processing, and a review system for buyers and sellers.
• User interface considerations will focus on creating an elegant, easy-to-navigate platform that appeals to book collectors and sellers alike.

Users

Name	Description
Seller	Users who list their rare books for sale, manage their listings, and communicate with potential buyers.
Buyer	Users who browse the marketplace, purchase rare books, and leave reviews post-purchase.

Pages

Name	Description
Home Page	Landing page where users can sign up or log in and start browsing available rare books.
Listing Page	Page where sellers can list their rare books for sale with detailed descriptions and images.
Browse Page	Page where buyers can browse all available listings, apply filters, and select books for more details.
Product Detail Page	Detailed view of a selected book, including description, seller information, and purchase options.
Review Page	Page where buyers can leave reviews for books they have purchased.

High-level Features

Flow	Description	User	Page
Sign Up/Login	Users can create a new account or log in to their existing account.	Buyer, Seller	Home Page
List an Item	Sellers can list rare books for sale, providing detailed descriptions and images.	Seller	Listing Page
Browse Listings	Buyers can browse through all available listings and apply filters to find specific books.	Buyer	Browse Page
Purchase Item	Buyers can purchase rare books and complete the transaction securely.	Buyer	Product Detail Page
Leave a Review	Buyers can leave reviews for books they have purchased, sharing their experience with other users.	Buyer	Review Page

Workflows

User Registration and Purchase Workflow:

1. User visits the Home Page and signs up for an account.
2. User logs in and begins browsing the marketplace for rare books.
3. User selects a book and is taken to the Product Detail Page.
4. User completes the purchase through a secure payment process.
5. After receiving the book, the buyer leaves a review on the Review Page.

Other notes

• The platform will prioritize security, ensuring all transactions and user data are protected.
• A clean and elegant design will be used to reflect the prestigious nature of the products.
• Future updates may include a mobile app and expanded categories for other collectible items.