When you visit Craigslist, it's almost as if you're visiting the early 90s web. Blue links. That's it. On one hand, you have to appreciate the simplicity (and speed). On the other, WTF? It's 2011.
Many competitors have tried to disrupt Craigslist in the past, and failed- often miserably. But there's reason to believe the space is ripe for disruption now thanks to one key ingredient: mobile. That's exactly what EggCartel is aiming to do.
Their first product, EggDrop launches today on the iPhone and tomorrow on Android devices. Think of it asa way to puta version of Craigslist in your pocket, but one that's much more visual. And even more focused on location. And most importantly, one that's much easier to add items to.
That's really the key to EggDrop. Adding items is as easy as taking one picture with your phone, settinga price, and uploading. You can adda title and other details, but EggDrop does the rest to categorize your product on the backend. From there, it's listed ina location-based directory accessible by the apps. Users look for items they're interested in and can watch them to see how the price fluctuates, or can put downa bid right away. It's Dutch auction-style, so the price goes down over time if no one bids.
Location playsa huge role in EggDrop because ...
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Many competitors have tried to disrupt Craigslist in the past, and failed- often miserably. But there's reason to believe the space is ripe for disruption now thanks to one key ingredient: mobile. That's exactly what EggCartel is aiming to do.
Their first product, EggDrop launches today on the iPhone and tomorrow on Android devices. Think of it asa way to puta version of Craigslist in your pocket, but one that's much more visual. And even more focused on location. And most importantly, one that's much easier to add items to.
That's really the key to EggDrop. Adding items is as easy as taking one picture with your phone, settinga price, and uploading. You can adda title and other details, but EggDrop does the rest to categorize your product on the backend. From there, it's listed ina location-based directory accessible by the apps. Users look for items they're interested in and can watch them to see how the price fluctuates, or can put downa bid right away. It's Dutch auction-style, so the price goes down over time if no one bids.
Location playsa huge role in EggDrop because ...
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Techcrunch/~3/xBa-9FVwzdc/
Shared via News360 for Windows Phone 7. Learn more at http://news360app.com.
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