Syndication of inventory to collectibles forums and groups

Purpose

1.1. Automatically disseminate new or updated antique inventory listings to targeted online collectibles forums, communities, and social groups to maximize visibility and engagement.
1.2. Centralizes content distribution, ensuring consistent outreach across multiple platforms while minimizing manual posting effort.
1.3. Enhances velocity of marketing efforts, supporting rapid audience notification for unique or high-value inventory items.
1.4. Supports scheduled blasts or instant posting to align with inventory releases or marketing campaigns.
1.5. Includes automated content formatting, tagging, and compliance with individual forum/group requirements.

Trigger Conditions

2.1. Addition or update of inventory listing in Point of Sale or inventory management system.
2.2. Change of item status (e.g., from “coming soon” to “available”).
2.3. Scheduled weekly or daily syndication per business calendar.
2.4. Tagging of item with promotional label (e.g., “feature this week”).
2.5. External data event, such as price drop or consignment acceptance.

Platform Variants

3.1. Facebook Groups
• Feature/Setting: Facebook Graph API – Post to Group endpoint.
• Sample Configuration: Configure access tokens, group ID, message body.
3.2. Reddit
• Feature/Setting: Reddit API – /api/submit endpoint.
• Sample Configuration: Configure OAuth, subreddit, post title, and description.
3.3. Discord
• Feature/Setting: Discord Webhook or Bot API – Send Message.
• Sample Configuration: Webhook URL, payload with markdown formatting.
3.4. Twitter (X)
• Feature/Setting: Twitter API v2 – create Tweet endpoint.
• Sample Configuration: API key/secret, message construction.
3.5. Instagram
• Feature/Setting: Instagram Graph API – Content Publishing.
• Sample Configuration: Media URL, caption, access token.
3.6. WhatsApp
• Feature/Setting: WhatsApp Business API – /messages endpoint.
• Sample Configuration: Recipient list, message template, media.
3.7. Telegram
• Feature/Setting: Telegram Bot API – sendMessage/sendPhoto.
• Sample Configuration: Bot token, chat ID, message payload.
3.8. Pinterest
• Feature/Setting: Pinterest API – Create Pin.
• Sample Configuration: Board ID, image URL, title, description.
3.9. LinkedIn
• Feature/Setting: LinkedIn API – Share on Company/Personal Feed.
• Sample Configuration: Access token, content, visibility.
3.10. Shopify
• Feature/Setting: Shopify Admin API – Create/Update Product; triggers webhook for syndication.
• Sample Configuration: API credentials, product fields, webhook receiver.
3.11. WordPress
• Feature/Setting: WP REST API – Create Post.
• Sample Configuration: Endpoint, API key, post body with tags.
3.12. Slack
• Feature/Setting: Slack Webhook API – send message to channel.
• Sample Configuration: Webhook URL, JSON message.
3.13. Craigslist
• Feature/Setting: Email-to-post gateway or scraping tools, with formatted email body.
• Sample Configuration: Email template, validated sender.
3.14. eBay Community Boards
• Feature/Setting: eBay API – Trading API for posting relevant threads; typically moderated.
• Sample Configuration: API token, category, message.
3.15. Gumtree
• Feature/Setting: Gumtree API – Post Classified.
• Sample Configuration: OAuth, listing details.
3.16. VK (VKontakte)
• Feature/Setting: VK API – Wall.post method.
• Sample Configuration: Access token, group ID, message, photo/video attachment.
3.17. WeChat
• Feature/Setting: Official Account API – Mass Message endpoint.
• Sample Configuration: App ID/Secret, recipient group, rich media content.
3.18. Meetup
• Feature/Setting: Meetup API – Pro Network Post.
• Sample Configuration: API key, group ID, event or post content.
3.19. Kijiji
• Feature/Setting: Third-party API or email listing format.
• Sample Configuration: Account credentials, listing template.
3.20. Email Distribution Lists (Mailchimp, Constant Contact, etc.)
• Feature/Setting: Campaigns API – send newsletter to subscribers.
• Sample Configuration: API key, list ID, campaign content.

Benefits

4.1. Maximizes reach to niche collector audiences with precise timing and targeted content.
4.2. Reduces manual posting errors and administrative workload.
4.3. Ensures consistency in branding, content, and compliance on all channels.
4.4. Accelerates inventory turnover by expediting exposure to engaged communities.
4.5. Facilitates measurement of audience response and engagement across each channel for optimization.