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Interesting approach, I like it. I believe there is a lot of room in this space for many different players in many different verticals. Making it simpler for t
by kerryfalk 15y ago
Interesting approach, I like it. I believe there is a lot of room in this space for many different players in many different verticals.
Making it simpler for the average user to list something for sale is critical for growing the space. There are far more products laying around in garages and basements that could be sold than are currently being listed for sale online. I believe the main reason that these products will remain in garages and basements is because A) creating the listing is still too difficult and cumbersome; and B) shipping to a non-local buyer is seen as too much work.
It looks like this does a good job of solving A. Good work. I have similar plans for a different market in the future. I believe the key for the platform in this space that will really disrupt the market is the data on the products themselves. The retailers have some of the info but it isn't really being used at the C2C level. Getting that data requires solving some other chicken-and-egg problems first though, I think.
I like the idea for hosting Bazaars on a scheduled basis. Very creative.
Jon/Sean I'm not sure if you'll be around Startup School next weekend but if so I'd love to talk with you guys and hear about your thoughts on the space and the challenges you've overcome so far.
Edit: Ah ha.
Unlike other sites where you have to pay for shipping and wait days for delivery, our sellers are local, so you can get your item the same day!
Problem B not an issue I see. I'm interested in seeing where this goes. Good luck, gents.