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Feel2Sharë

We all might have bought or had things needed only for a specific period, and later, they are mostly left unused. Not only us, but most People find it difficult to simply throw them away as they might still have a value in general even when they are almost useless for them at that instant. The most relevant option left at this instant is only to re-sell or donate them. But people simply can't find a nearby buyer to sell their not so too valuable things when selling them to a distant buyers on online platforms might not worth the effort not only in terms of monetary gains, and also finding someone who need the things in the nearby to donate is also a difficult task when having sellers having their own important daily work to look after. So, I have an idea of making a secondhand marketplace where users can buy or sell products in their specific region to simply those who need them. The idea is to find a nearby customer for the user for trading the respective goods.  Items held by people like reference books, laptops, filters for domestic purposes (washing machine filters) often fall in the specified category and the idea is useful for people to let go of them. 

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  • Hello vasu,
    This is a practical and well-thought-out idea. Many of us face this situation, and a localized secondhand marketplace would make it easy to sell underused items and get the most value from them.
  • Its a great idea , even i had problems regarding selling items i have no need of. It can be even better if you can provide more services such as donate links or even a chatroom for sellers and buyers.
  • "This is a thoughtful idea that truly solves a common challenge many people face—finding nearby buyers or donors for items they no longer need. Making the process simple and local not only saves time and effort but also helps build stronger community connections and promotes sustainability. Looking forward to seeing this concept in action!"
  • I like how this makes it easier for people to pass on things they don’t need anymore to someone nearby who actually does. The only concern is whether enough local users will be active so it doesn’t feel empty.
  • Great idea! A local secondhand marketplace makes selling or donating unused items much easier. Adding hyperlocal search, donation options, and simple pickup features could make it even more effective and useful.
  • Great idea connecting neighbours to reduce waste.
  • “This is a brilliant way to reduce waste while also helping people save money. A hyperlocal secondhand marketplace can really make reusing more convenient!”
  • Bro, I’d totally use this for textbooks. Every semester I end up with a pile I don’t need, and juniors keep asking for them.”
  • Start with a college-only version — a closed community feels safer and makes finding nearby buyers easy.
  • Add categories like ‘For Free’, ‘For Exchange’, and ‘For Sale’ — makes it more attractive.”
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