caprilynn

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   by caprilynn 5y ago

   Thank you!! :)
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   by caprilynn 5y ago

   In order to use Instagram Shopping, a seller needs to already have a website (current popular options are Shopify, Squarespace, Wix, etc.). These websites are time-consuming to setup & update, especially if you're a reseller with c
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   by caprilynn 5y ago

   It takes the average person 1-2 weeks to setup a Shopify site, and then you have to upload all of your listings to Shopify manually which is time-consuming. We realized that these sellers' Instagram posts are essentially product listin
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   by caprilynn 5y ago

   Thank you!
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   by caprilynn 5y ago

   Thank you! Right now we leave it up to the sellers to create their own FOMO & decide how to use the drop feature. Right now, the drops don't expire after a certain time period automatically, but that is a really cool feature idea!
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   by caprilynn 5y ago

   Cool, thanks!!
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   by caprilynn 5y ago

   Thank you! :) While Depop & Poshmark are 3rd party marketplaces, we see our product as more of a tool to help micro & small businesses sell products directly to their audience on Instagram
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   by caprilynn 5y ago

   IG Shopping is what Instagram has built to allow you to tag products from a website in your posts. In order to use that feature from Instagram, you have to have a website. Thryft sellers use our product to allow their customers to purchase
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   by caprilynn 5y ago

   Thank you! Dang, that looks super cool! I'll definitely reach out - I already have tons of questions about your experience building Penny! I appreciate it! :)
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    by caprilynn 5y ago

    Great question! From what we've heard from our initial sellers, they really like the social features of Instagram that allow them to build a personalized brand and connect with their customers on a deeper level. With Depop specifically
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    by caprilynn 5y ago

    This is great feedback, thank you. We have $0 monthly costs to use the product to sell on Instagram, however we do still charge a transaction fee + the Stripe fee. We thought that for the IG seller community, it would be good validation to
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    by caprilynn 5y ago

    Thank you!
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    by caprilynn 5y ago

    Thanks so much, appreciate it!
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    by caprilynn 5y ago

    Thank you for pointing letting me know! We just relaunched our website so that's very helpful feedback.
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    Launch HN: Thryft (YC W21) – Shopify for Instagram Sellers

    55 points by caprilynn 5y ago|32 comments