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critical mass is a good way of describing it, but it doesn't quite cover the nuances. you have to build a good site that has comparable features that lures bot
by noodle 16y ago
critical mass is a good way of describing it, but it doesn't quite cover the nuances. you have to build a good site that has comparable features that lures both the sellers and the buyers at the same time. if sellers don't like your features, buyers have nothing to buy. if buyers don't like your product, sellers aren't making money.
you have to make something that is so just straight up better in all ways that it brings everyone over en masse and in a hurry.
- auxbuss 16y agoAs a seller, I am turned off to the point of exclusion. I'd rather landfill my goods than go through the market process (i.e. ebay) and me'be get some cash. And I'm lucky enough not to be desperate. I don't think I need a complete replacement of all functions to be engaged to sell. I just need the essentials. I'm a seller. Is it really necessary to be better in "all areas" to beat the incumbent?
- noodle 16y agothere are other auction sites online. why aren't you using them, then? its not like ebay is literally the only online auction house. serious question, btw. not hypothetical.