Find a shopping buddy near you
Shopping alone means no second opinion on the jacket, nobody to share the ride with and nobody to grab chai with afterwards. On GoMate you can find a shopping buddy nearby for a weekend market walk, a thrift hunt, or festival shopping when the crowds are big and company makes it more fun.
Plans are simple: what you are shopping for, when and roughly where. Some people want a style second opinion, some want to explore street markets, others just enjoy window shopping and conversation. Request to join a plan, the host approves, and the group chat is for sharing lists and the meeting point.
- Selfie-verified members
- No phone number required
- Your exact location is hidden
Plans people host
A few examples of what members put together. Join one, or host your own in about a minute.
- Thrift and flea market hunt, Saturday
- Festival shopping, small group
- Street market walk and snacks
- Book and stationery shopping trip
- Window shopping, coffee after
- Home decor market browse
How it works
- 1
Browse Shopping plans nearby, or host one saying what you are shopping for, when and the kind of market.
- 2
Request to join. The host approves people, so the group stays small and easy to move around with.
- 3
Agree on a meeting point in the group chat, then shop, browse and snack together.
Stay safe. Meet at a busy entrance, keep your wallet and purchases with you, and pay only for your own things. GoMate shows only an approximate distance, and members are selfie-checked.
Questions, answered
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Why go shopping with someone I just met?
A shopping buddy gives honest opinions, makes crowded markets more fun and turns errands into a social outing. Many people use shopping plans as a low-pressure way to meet someone new, since there is always something to talk about.
Do I have to buy anything?
Not at all. Plenty of shopping plans are mostly window shopping with a snack at the end. The host describes the plan, so pick one that matches your mood and your budget, and spend only what you want to.
Can I host a women-only shopping plan?
Yes. When you host, you can choose everyone, women only or men only. With women only, just women can request to join, and you still approve each request yourself before anyone joins the group chat.
Step out, not alone.
Free in your browser. Selfie-verified members, hosts approve who joins, and your exact location stays private.