Earlier this year we shared a post stressing the importance of REUSING in the hierarchy of the three R’s (http://frogbox.com/blog/2012/02/reuse-vs-recycle). Like FROGBOX, there is another group of greentrepeneurs who thrive on providing an eco-friendly venture that trumps the wasteful alternatives. YouBidLocal.com is an online auctioneer that allows you to buy or sell used items in your neighbourhood.
There is a funny stigma about buying used. Consumers buy used cars all the time without hesitation. In fact, the market for used cars is much greater than that of buying right off the lot. However, when it comes to buying jewelry, furniture, or much of anything else, rarely do we side with the opportunity to buy pre-owned. The concept is the same when buying used, be it car or otherwise: getting the quality used item you desire for a fraction of the price. Yet, for no other reason really, than thinking “newer is better”, are we willing make our wallets and our planet pay the price.
Before getting in your car and heading to the mall, YouBidLocal.com could have exactly what you’re looking for and more – and at a much lower price. From next-to-new bikes, to beautiful antique furniture, to an awesome assortment of unique and valuable items, chances are that it’s right down the block from you! For skeptics of used goods (like myself) there is a preview of the item so that you can virtually inspect the condition and satisfy even the most fickle of shoppers (like my father).
For those settling an estate or looking to downsize and who want to extend the useful life of an item – going green could make you some green. YouBidLocal’s fully managed service provides aggressive marketing to generate interest and competition for your items.
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