🛒 Mobix.pk

Pakistan's trusted marketplace for buying and selling used mobile phones and electronics.

Mobix.pk is a niche, trust-focused alternative to generic classifieds like OLX — built specifically for electronics. Every listing goes through condition grading, and the platform is designed from the ground up to make used-device transactions safer and more transparent in Pakistan.

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🚀 Features

• 📱 Electronics-only listings — mobiles, laptops, tablets, accessories, gaming gear
• 🔍 Advanced search & filters — by brand, model, price range, city, and condition
• ✅ Standardized condition grading — Like New / Excellent / Good / Fair / For Parts
• 🔐 Seller verification — phone OTP, CNIC check, and IMEI blacklist verification
• 💬 In-app messaging — buyers and sellers chat directly on the platform
• ⭐ Reviews & ratings — build trust through transaction history
• 🏷️ Mobix Verified badge — listings inspected by partner repair shops
• 🛡️ Buyer protection — escrow payments and dispute resolution (coming soon)
• 🔔 Wishlist & alerts — get notified when a matching listing is posted

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🧱 Tech Stack

Layer	Technology
Frontend	React + Tailwind CSS
Backend	Flask (Python)
Database	PostgreSQL
Authentication	JWT + Google OAuth
Image Storage	Cloudinary
Frontend Hosting	Vercel
Backend Hosting	Railway
Payments (Phase 2)	JazzCash / Easypaisa

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📁 Project Structure

mobix.pk/
├── backend/          # Flask REST API
│   ├── app/
│   │   ├── models/   # Database models
│   │   ├── routes/   # API endpoints
│   │   └── utils/    # Helpers and validators
│   ├── migrations/   # Database migrations
│   ├── .env.example
│   └── run.py
├── frontend/         # React app
│   ├── src/
│   │   ├── components/
│   │   ├── pages/
│   │   └── services/
│   └── public/
└── README.md

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⚙️ Local Setup

Prerequisites

• Python 3.10+
• Node.js 18+
• PostgreSQL 15+

Backend

cd backend
python -m venv venv
venv\Scripts\Activate       # Windows
pip install -r requirements.txt

Create a .env file (see .env.example):

DATABASE_URL=postgresql://mobix_user:mobix123@localhost:5432/mobix
JWT_SECRET_KEY=your_secret_key
CLOUDINARY_URL=your_cloudinary_url

Run migrations and start the server:

flask db upgrade
flask run

Frontend

cd frontend
npm install
npm run dev

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🗺️ Roadmap

• Project setup & database schema
• Flask backend — auth, listings, image upload
• React frontend — home, browse, listing detail
• User dashboard — create and manage listings
• In-app messaging
• Reviews & reports
• Admin panel
• IMEI verification & CNIC check
• Escrow payments
• Dealer onboarding

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👤 Author/Developer:

Muhammad Ali — @ali4xk

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📄 License

This project is public for portfolio purposes only. See LICENSE — all rights reserved.