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One of the biggest challenges students face in college is the high cost of academic and hostel essentials such as textbooks, lab equipment, calculators, bicycles, and even basic room supplies. At the same time, many seniors often throw away or abandon these items when they graduate. This creates both a financial burden for juniors and unnecessary waste on campus.

 

Existing platforms like OLX or Amazon are not tailored for students. They are too broad, require long-distance delivery, and often involve strangers outside campus, which reduces trust and convenience. Campus notice boards or WhatsApp groups are informal and disorganized, making it difficult to find the right item at the right time.

 

My idea is Campus ThriftHub, a student-exclusive marketplace where peers can buy, sell, or exchange pre-owned items safely within the campus community. This can be implemented as a simple mobile app or web platform linked to student IDs for verification. Sellers can upload photos of their items, set affordable prices, and buyers can connect instantly for quick handovers on campus.

 

Who benefits?

 

  • Buyers (juniors): Access affordable resources and save money.
  • Sellers (seniors): Earn extra pocket money while clearing out unused items.
  • Community: Campus waste reduces, promoting sustainability.

 

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  • Brilliant idea! This solves a real problem on campus. I hope this becomes a reality soon!”
  • Very relevant idea; adding reviews or photos of items could make it even better.
  • Nice initiative — try outlining how disputes or quality issues will be handled.
  • Great idea — maybe add a review or rating system to ensure trust among buyers and sellers.
  • Great concept — solves real campus problems. Maybe include categories or filters to make searching easier
  • Great initiative! You could add a feature to compare prices or suggest similar items to help buyers choose.
  • Love the sustainability angle! You could improve it with quick chat or meetup options for smoother exchanges.
  • “Love the concept — affordable and sustainable! You could improve it by adding filters, verified profiles, and a simple chat option.”
  • Great idea — it tackles real student needs and promotes sustainability. You could improve it by adding safety features (like ID verification or reviews) and filters for easier item searches.
  • Great start! You could improve it by adding reminders or notifications when new items are posted.
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