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I predict this will not fly–or will require serious pivoting. I don't really get why they're focusing on the demand-side. The "Wanted" section of Craigslist is
by callmeed 15y ago
I predict this will not fly–or will require serious pivoting.
I don't really get why they're focusing on the demand-side. The "Wanted" section of Craigslist is considerably smaller than most of the other For Sale categories (I personally never check it).
I also don't see any real-world/brick-and-mortar example of reverse person-to-person selling like this. What is the incentive for someone to even check Zaarly for a need I might meet? Don't say "make extra cash" because if I need to sell stuff, I dig through it and post it for sale.
If I need something, I search Craigslist. If it's not there, I check Ebay. Or I buy it new. I don't post a request and pray someone will get back to me.
People are going to request things ... and most requests will go unanswered. Then they'll stop using it.
(BTW, totally not trying to sound like a pessimistic jerk)
- invertd 15y agoI kinda like it - picture this simple scenario; you need to fix your car's brakes/rotate tires/change oil/fix taillights/buy gas?/ instead of going to 4-5 garages to get an optimal price/quote you broadcast your interest in the local neighborhood in the hopes that the interest will be fulfilled by a "service provider"..
- callmeed 15y agoThat sounds like RedBeacon (which I think is a good idea). My take was that Zaarly was person-2-person, not person-2-biz. Maybe I'm wrong.
- snprbob86 15y agoI think that the GPS-based aspect of it is what makes it a bit more interesting. I expect that some unemployed folks with a car or bike might be able to make a pretty decent living by becoming a for-hire courier.