Nearby Shops
Web and SaaS
local delivery marketplace
SHOW HN2019
154points
39comments
#269of 2,195 in 2019
Top 13%of 2019 by points
How HN took it
DebatedReal support and real criticism
7 positive, 8 neutral or asking, 0 mixed, 8 critical, out of 23 comments about the project. Thread score -0.09.
Idea: 6 for, 1 againstDesign: 0 for, 3 againstDocs: 0 for, 3 againstPricing: 0 for, 1 against
The thread, comment by comment
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positive neutral or mixed critical about another commenter or something else the maker
What HN said
What people liked
Decentralized model is a welcome alternative to incumbents
From 3 comments
This is awesome!! I recognize the importance of this being decentralized. I used to think this would be done on the blockchain, but maybe this will do... even better!
kovek on HNThis is really great, and I hope it gains traction -- it's nice to see things that can supplant the funded-walled-garden-startup incumbents for these such cases with services…
keerthiko on HNGreat concept -- open-source decentralized marketplace. I believe the founders are from India, and buying vegetables/fruits from independent local vendors/farmers (vs a big box…
wenc on HN
Objections
Only an Android app; no web or iOS version yet
From 2 comments
So it's just an Android app and not a website? One of my great frustrations with current platforms is that they're just apps. The UX is terrible: I'm stuck on a tiny screen, I…
Carpetsmoker on HNNot only that, it appears to be only an android app. So you can't use it on a windows tablet or an ios device. I wonder how much work it'd be to port the ux to a web site/app.
e12e on HN
Licensing terms seem at odds with MIT source
From 2 comments
Hello, looks like a cool project. I had a quick read and here is what I picked out: * I can stand up my own server ( Java REST API + PostgreSQL) * I then need to update each app…
ClumsyPilot on HNEh, yeah that's... Odd: > What will happen if i dont pay license fee ? > In such case your use of software for commercial purpose is both unethical and illegal. You wont be…
e12e on HN
Unclear what it does and who it is for
From 2 comments
Looks like your team put in a lot of effort so I applaud that. So to be a tad negative now.. I don't know who this is aimed at or what the specific value is. The first thing that…
bruceb on HNThe concept of this looks neat, although I am not sure I understand all the use cases yet.
yosefzeev on HN
Requests
Web or PWA version
From 3 comments
So it's just an Android app and not a website? One of my great frustrations with current platforms is that they're just apps. The UX is terrible: I'm stuck on a tiny screen, I…
Carpetsmoker on HNWould there be a desktop or browser version of the software in the works? It'd be nice to see first-class support for free/libre operating systems so admins, shop owners, and…
mantlepro on HNThis is a great initiative. My suggestion is not have an app at all. Make it a PWA/TWA. It will work on both android/iOS, notifications will work properly and your development…
sandGorgon on HN
iOS app
From 1 comment
In most of Europe Android is the dominant platform as well. Only very few demographics have IOS as dominant platform. So it is a very reasonable business-choice to start off with…
berkes on HN
Questions
How do disputes and vendor quality get handled without central management?
From 1 comment
Love the idea,but how do you handle support,customer-shopper arbitration(either side claiming the delivery did or did not happen for example),really bad customers/shoppers…
badrabbit on HN
How do vendors update inventory?
From 1 comment
How will local vendor update inventory and item details on platform?
zerop on HN
Alternatives named
Deliveroo
From 1 comment
So it's just an Android app and not a website? One of my great frustrations with current platforms is that they're just apps. The UX is terrible: I'm stuck on a tiny screen, I…
Carpetsmoker on HN
Mastodon (model for self-hosting)
From 1 comment
Hello Everyone, Thanks for showing such a great support ! Let us address some of your questions here ! You dont need to have any coding knowledge to use the platform. Anyone can…
sumeetk on HN