Moda Clubs FAQ

Most Moda groups are private, and the Facebook join question asks for a membership code. To get one, text the word moda plus the group name to (605) 349-1940, complete the short link it texts back, then paste the code into the join question and answer the rest honestly. If you are outside the US or cannot text that number, ask the Moda assistant in the chat and it will give you a code right there. Only four groups are public and need no code to join: Moda Lifestyle Club, Moda Golf Club, Moda AI Club, and Moda Fitness Club. Moda AI Club is open to join like the other three, and the only difference is that posting and commenting there need a code, which is emailed to you when you sign up at modacommunities.com/modaai. Moda Hype Club is invite-only. Premium groups (RWB, TMC, Gold+, MDA) are separate paid memberships with their own applications.

Apply at modacommunities.com/rwb. RWB has two paid tiers: Collector / Trader ($500 initiation + $1,000/year) and Dealer ($1,500 initiation + $1,000/year). You need to be a current Moda Watch Club member plus either one completed deal in the network or a positive reference from a current RWB member. Dealers also need a resale license on file. The Moda team reviews each application; most decisions land within a few days.

The flagship Moda Watch Club is for watches above $10,000. For watches in the $500 to $10,000 range, use Moda Watch Club: 10K & Under.

Most declined posts contain auto-filtered words. The most common one is the dollar sign: every Moda group filters it, so write prices bare (43,000 or 43k) rather than $43,000. Other common triggers are brand names that are not allowed in certain groups, slang, and restricted item categories. Use our Post Checker tool to scan your listing before posting.

Yes. Moda is Moda Group LLC, a registered company founded in February 2018 by Vadim Moda and based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with a full-time staff and 600,000+ members across its communities. Moda is not a party to deals between members and does not hold anyone's money, so the protection comes from checking the other person before you pay. The company facts, what Moda does and does not stand behind, and how to check a person or group are all on the Is Moda Legit page.

Every official Moda group is listed on this site. Use the Group Verifier tab or on the home page to check any Facebook group or post link. All internal Moda team admins also have Meta Verified (blue checkmark) accounts.

TMC is the foundational premium tier of Moda Clubs ($499 lifetime or $150 a year). The team onboards you once and personally helps you into Moda's communities, skipping the public review queues and waitlists, usually the same business day. It also comes with preferred seller status in several groups, anonymous posting in Lifestyle and Collective, four member chatrooms, and exclusive perks. Note that TMC does not include the separate premium memberships Real Watch Buyers, Moda Gold+, or Moda Dealer Alliance, which each have their own application and fee.

Use our Report page to submit a detailed report. Include the other party's Facebook profile, the original listing link, and a description of what happened. Our team reviews every submission.

Bans are issued for rule violations including scams, harassment, or repeated posting violations. To appeal, submit a report through our Report page with 'Ban Appeal' selected and explain your situation.

Brokered listing rules vary by group. In most watch groups, you must disclose that the item is brokered. Check the specific group rules or ask before posting.

Visit the Team page to see everyone on the Moda team. Each HQ admin has their email and Facebook profile linked. You can also use the admin verifier at the bottom of the Team page to confirm you are talking to a real Moda team member.

Go to the Verify page and paste the link. If it is a share link from Facebook, we will resolve it automatically. If you only have a screenshot and no link, ask the sender for the direct link to the post or group before doing business.

Wire transfer and Zelle are the most common for watch deals. PayPal Goods & Services offers buyer protection but most sellers do not accept it due to fees and chargebacks. For high value transactions, we recommend using the Moda Middleman Service for added protection. Crypto is now allowed in Moda groups with one rule: the deal has to run through Kettle Pay, our official payments partner, which screens every payment before it settles. Crypto outside of Kettle and gift cards are still never allowed.

Our middleman service is a watch inspection and verification service run through Moda HQ in Sioux Falls, SD. The seller ships the watch to us, our team inspects it same day, produces a professional condition report with timegraph data, and ships it fully insured to the buyer via ShipIFS. Graham Moda reviews every inspection. The fee is 1% of the deal value with a $400 minimum. Contact Graham Moda through the Team page to start a middleman deal.

Yes. Use the Contact page and select "Other" as the category. We read every submission and are always looking for ways to improve the community. Some of our best ideas have come from members.

Some groups only take items in a certain price range, so posting in the wrong one gets auto-declined. For watches, the flagship Moda Watch Club is for watches above $10,000, and Moda Watch Club: 10K & Under is for watches from $500 to $10,000. For cars, Wholesale Car Club is for vehicles $25,000 and up, and Wholesale Car Club: Forum is for vehicles under $25,000. Moda Misc Club has a $50 minimum. If you are not sure where something belongs, ask the team or check it with our chat assistant.

Two common reasons. First, if your Facebook account is under two years old, most groups auto-decline it, and the way around that is a Moda Club membership, where the team adds you manually. Second, after you text for a code you have to complete the link the text sends back, or the team never sees your request. To join, text the word moda plus the group name to (605) 349-1940, then fill out that link to get your code. Old codes still work, so a code from a previous year is still good. If you are outside the US or cannot text that number, ask the Moda assistant in the chat and it will give you a code right there.

Yes. Jacksonville Bedding is an official Moda vendor for mattresses, a family-owned Jacksonville store in business since 2008 with certified sleep science coaches and showrooms in Mandarin and Fleming Island. Moda members mention Moda and ask for the lowest available pricing. The main step is the Mattress Match Quiz, and the owner takes calls or texts directly. See the Jacksonville Bedding page for the details.

Yes. Bounce x Moda is a product collaboration with Bounce Design Labs, and its first piece is the Nexus One backpack, Moda Collaborative Edition, at $299 in every colorway with 250 made by pre-order and 50 of them in Signet. Bounce sells it on its own store and builds and ships every bag, and the Bounce x Moda page has the drop alert and, once the store opens, the pre-order links.