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I am all up for a fast way to buy/sell electronics off ebay and craigslist. So in that sense, this is a good alternative to try. Some of the issues that I see u
by codegeek 13y ago
I am all up for a fast way to buy/sell electronics off ebay and craigslist. So in that sense, this is a good alternative to try. Some of the issues that I see upfront:
- Ebay prices. Is it just me or ebay average price is really not a good indicator ? Yes ebay has cheap auctions but at the same time, there are a lot of "buy it now stuff" that is sometimes overpriced. How does it compensate for that ?
- "No shipping". That is a little misleading because even though there is no shipping, a physical meeting is necessary at the seller's preferred time/place according to them. So how does that make it any better than no shipping in terms of convenience ? Unless I am missing the point.
- One personal thing. It is 2014 and yes apps are the thing but there is no web version at all ? What if I want to browse through the listings and sitting on my computer? I guess i understand the point that the mobile part makes it fast/easy but personally, I would prefer a web version as well (unless it is in works)
- michaelt 13y agoPresumably the idea is the buyer places the money in escrow with FOBO, and when the buyer and seller meet the buyer uses the app to confirm the item is as described, and the seller to see the payment has been released from escrow, then the seller receives the money a day or so later. This would deal with certain problem cases like 'buyer tries to haggle', 'item not as described', 'buyer paid online but seller doesn't show up', 'buyer robs seller of item', 'seller robs buyer of money' and so on. If you need a smartphone to be able to use the service, it would be logical to make the app first. I agree a website for browsing would be nice.
- cshimmin 13y agoI suppose with FOBO we can add: 'buyer robs seller of smartphone' and 'seller robs buyer of smartphone' to the list ;)