The Deal Truck
Web and SaaS
marketplace for used furniture
SHOW HN2014
132points
86comments
#200of 2,272 in 2014
Top 9%of 2014 by points
How HN took it
MixedNo clear lean
10 positive, 24 neutral or asking, 3 mixed, 23 critical, out of 60 comments about the project. Thread score -0.28.
Idea: 9 for, 9 againstPricing: 0 for, 5 againstDesign: 1 for, 3 againstDocs: 0 for, 3 againstPrivacy: 0 for, 2 against
The thread, comment by comment
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What HN said
What people liked
Good idea that solves a real Craigslist pain
From 3 comments
I like this idea quite a bit. Both selling and buying furniture on CL is a nightmare. I moved to the city 3 years ago from across the country and was forced to sell furnishings…
kansface on HNSelling on CL is a huge annoyance. I've tried to sell a number of things there, and mostly get flaky "buyers" who never respond back after their initial "I'm interested" message.…
ryandrake on HNAnd from the other point of view, I've sent reasonable offers (based on local market rates) to sellers that "Had to have it gone by the end of the month!", gotten a "No way, I…
Scoundreller on HN
Wish for Manhattan or East Bay expansion
From 3 comments
Get this going in Manhattan. You'll make a killing there.
mbesto on HN+1 to NYC. I tend to avoid selling stuff on CL because I don't want to directly deal with the potentially creepy person that actually wants my stuff. I guess what I want is a…
jbish on HNSelling on CL is a huge annoyance. I've tried to sell a number of things there, and mostly get flaky "buyers" who never respond back after their initial "I'm interested" message.…
ryandrake on HN
Objections
50% commission is too high for sellers
From 3 comments
Seems any old idea is great in San Francisco. For what it's worth, 90 minutes is a very short for an auction, and only getting 50% is daylight robbery
n0body on HNThis is actually a nice idea. Lots of potential. Congrats on building a MVP! Few things that come to my mind - 50/50 split seems pricey! - How about you do it differently ? pick…
beenpoor on HNA number of random thoughts come to mind. Apologies if this comes across as negative. I like the idea because it makes selling a hassle-free experience, but the way I am…
bpowah on HN
Unclear whether the service is profitable or scalable
From 3 comments
I wish you luck, but I don't see how this is sustainably profitable. People think their junk is worth way more than it is, and "minimum price" will wreck this.
stefan_kendall3 on HNIt is a cool idea but seems to have serious scalability concerns. One truck can only hold so many items, you'll need drivers with CDL endorsements, insurance, fuel, etc. for…
ams6110 on HN"Yet the buyers don't pay anything for the service." Well, it is a bidding process. So if buyers believe there is enough added value in this service, they will overbid the 'CL…
pyoung on HN
Sellers can already use Craigslist cheaply
From 2 comments
If I am a seller, what is my motivation to use your product? I could easily post my things on CL, tell the buyers to come pick up, and I get full price for my stuff. Where do you…
pappyo on HNI can see it working maybe, but still, it seems like you could just put something up on CL just as easy, and nobody is going to pick up your stuff and return it, they will just…
nobodysfool on HN
90-minute auction window is too short
From 2 comments
I like this idea quite a bit. Both selling and buying furniture on CL is a nightmare. I moved to the city 3 years ago from across the country and was forced to sell furnishings…
kansface on HNSeems any old idea is great in San Francisco. For what it's worth, 90 minutes is a very short for an auction, and only getting 50% is daylight robbery
n0body on HN
Requests
Fix button hover effect
From 3 comments
One thing I notice is that when I hover over the buttons they get shorter. Rather an off-putting hover state to me.
brandonhsiao on HNFix the hover effect on the buttons. The click too. Don't remove the border, make it white. Or if you remove it, put a margin that is the same height as the border was.
Raphmedia on HNIt's because they tried to do a button effect. But they missed the idea. They have to add a top border of color white on the hover.
baby on HN
Make item list viewable without signup and avoid requiring phone number
From 1 comment
Wish list: - Make the list of items available online without signup - At the minimum, don't require a phone#, ask for email instead if you don't want list to be public for some…
fuzzythinker on HN
Clarify website explanation of how it works
From 3 comments
Your comment here explains the idea more than the website does. Why on earth don't you put more information on the actual website?
joosters on HNYeah, looking at the website I had absolutely no idea what the service was offering.
gambiting on HNIt's not technical details - It's that I literally didn't know what they were advertising. It wasn't until I read the comment that I understood the pickup would be from me, and…
gambiting on HN
Questions
What happens if no bids meet the minimum price?
From 1 comment
What happens if no bids meet the minimum price?
mrec on HN
Liability and insurance for damage or injury
From 2 comments
The thing that really stands out is comprehensive and liability insurance? What happens if someone is injured moving a someone's stuff, or if the truck has an accident and its…
nness on HNHi Ed, former moving professional here. I love the idea, but I think you have a lot of logistical obstacles to overcome. I thought I'd throw some questions at you to think about…
pappyo on HN
How do you find hundreds of buyers?
From 1 comment
How'd you find hundreds of buyers?
raldi on HN
Alternatives named
Craigslist
From 2 comments
I like this idea quite a bit. Both selling and buying furniture on CL is a nightmare. I moved to the city 3 years ago from across the country and was forced to sell furnishings…
kansface on HNIf I am a seller, what is my motivation to use your product? I could easily post my things on CL, tell the buyers to come pick up, and I get full price for my stuff. Where do you…
pappyo on HN
Moveloot
From 2 comments
You'll have quite a bit of competition!: https://www.moveloot.com/
jiaweihli on HNDidn't moveloot a YC company from the last class already starting doing this...
intosethg on HN
eBay Sell For Me
From 1 comment
eBay also provides a similar service. How is this any different ? http://sellforme.ebay.com/
sasad on HN