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Doesn't this already exist: https://getmagicnow.com/ https://getmagicnow.com/

• viramontana 10y ago
  I've actually used Grabr as a traveler making deliveries. It's international rather than local, so I was bringing items from the US to shoppers in Thailand. Worked out great.
• isaiahd 10y ago
  Hey, Magic_beans! Great question. Startups like Magic and Postmates typically address last-mile and solve for sourcing requests locally. Magic does a little more heavy lifting by tackling other requests similar to postmates, thumbtack, fancy etc. Grabr is different because we're more like postmates with a guest/host relationship like Airbnb. We solve for purchasing items globally/abroad that are not readily available to you in your area. While this really isn't a problem for the U.S., most of the world does not have access to the assortment of goods we have or even the basic level human needs like baby-formula, advil, vitamins, etc. Grabr helps facilitate purchases like this by connecting travelers from that country/city with shoppers in the city they are visiting. The more appealing piece to the U.S we're finding is the travel aspect. The new ability to travel more and see the world more often the way Europe has access to travel. Travelers in the U.S. help meet this demand by bringing items (items they've purchased themselves) with them on their travels and earn money to subsidize some if not all of their trip. So think of it this way. Grabr is the first peer-to-peer service that utilizes travel to bridge the gap in the global shopping market. Shoppers now have access to goods that are widely unavailable or expensive in their country. ———— Travelers are able to use the extra room in their suitcase to earn money while making amazing new connections in our international Grabr community. Hope that helps!