jonmerril

Built an app to provide relevant used goods auctions to users in a community and launched in Mountain View

I want to build an easier way for people to repurpose goods since Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp, and Craigslist are difficult to get items sold in a timely manner. I have found some Facebook groups for $1 auctions, and they definitely help save items from the landfill, but they are mostly on military bases, and I am wondering how this could work in San Francisco, and why it is not a thing in many cities? Of course there are "Buy nothing groups" and "free and for sale" groups, but there are still a ton of items put next to the dumpster when people could at least try this for them. Would love to hear thoughts/ideas/reactions

Thanks I will work on making it more clear. Basically a seller can upload their item and send the link to buyers. A buyer can make an offer if they have a payment method saved. If the seller accepts the offer, 10% of their offer goes into escrow. When they both confirm the purchase was complete the other 90% is charged from the buyer and 90% of the offer (we are taking 10% cut for now) is paid to the seller

Thank you so much for the feedback, these are awesome questions important to answer!

Big problem for buyers on FB marketplace is spending tons of time trying to coordinate buying/selling. Made this solution to solve it - buyers put downpayment to show they are serious