theswapdaddy

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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Yes! Swapidy can be used in all 50 states.
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Hey Timmyd, Thanks for the question. We try to make the transaction process as fast as possible. As long as you ship your device the same day you do your swap, you can get your new device as fast as 2 days later. USPS Priority Mail shipping
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Hello HN! This is Adam and Pulkit, the co-founders of Swapidy. We heard what you said the last time we launched, particularly your worries about our business model and "Honey" virtual currency. Since then, we have made significant changes t
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Show HN: Swapidy re-imagined, thanks to your feedback(swapidy.com)
6 points by theswapdaddy 14y ago|5 comments
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Great question! We have a very efficient inventory system that updates on its own as someone does a transaction both when they buy and sell. Currently, we're running out a small space where all the products are stored. As we grow... our log
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Totally understandable. However, that scenario is highly unlikely. Your currency is always worth that amount and will never change in value.
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Understandable and I think your point is certainly valid. We're testing to see what works and what doesn't right now. If you think about it, people are more likely to buy or sell if the number is higher. But we will only know if people get
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Think about it this way... A lot of people try to sell their iPhone 4S's or 4's when the new model came out. So what did they do? They went to eBay, Amazon, Craigslist, Gazelle, etc. to sell it. Once sold, they used the money to pay for it
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Thank you for the comment. First off, as mentioned in the other comments, this is not a pyramid scheme. Your currency will always be worth the same conversion rate of $1 = 10 Honey. The value won't ever change. As for the products, we try t
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Well in some scenarios, there are no such products due to people clicking multiple filters in the same category. We're working on making them better and adjusting them to different scenarios. You're product will be added shortly and I will
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
+1
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
We have the conversion ratio posted on the homepage itself and want users to know what it is. $1 = 10 Honey. Also, we are giving users more than market value on products and selling brand new products under retail. The same products would b
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Honey is sweet! We wanted to be a bit unique and because we're not using real money to buy your stuff, we thought Honey would be the next best thing. Honey is different than dollars so think of it as its own currency. As for the conversion
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Thanks for sharing this with us. We are looking into it now and will resolve the issue ASAP. -Adam
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Yes, but unlike a car dealership, we give you more than market value.
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Hi. You are correct. Please email me at adam@swapidy.com and I'll update you on when your product has been added to our database.
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Thank you for your concern. I will go over this with my your co-founder and come up with a way for consumers to feel comfortable that this won't happen. -Adam
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
We charge under retail for most items and all of them are brand new in box. On Craigslist, you have the hassle of going to pick up money and then meeting up with the person to do the transaction. Swapidy is a b2c business. We buy stuff from
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
At a business perspective, it makes sense but I think they are curious to know why the virtual currency is valuable to them. I'm glad you brought the Gamestop example up. Gamestop gives you the option of selling for store credit or cash. If
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Just an FYI, you can transact on the site product for product without paying a single dime (not even shipping), if your item is worth as much as the one we're selling.
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Hey thanks for the message! We realize this problem and will fix it by tonight. -Adam
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Great question! We have the power to offer you more because our up front overhead (cash) is minimal. Right now, the aim is to provide huge value to the customer by buying new and then eventually the inventory that we gather up with used pro
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
At the moment, we're not offering redemption of Honey but we may consider it in the future. The value you're getting of selling your product over market value and buying under wouldn't require you to ever take out money anyway. Also, if you
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
With Honey, we can offer you more instead of what Gazelle or eBay would offer you. Ex) Instead of selling your iPhone for $400, we could give you $440 in some cases. Does that answer your question? -Adam
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
1) Thanks, will fix that! 2) The prices are generated based on current market value and are changed constantly. In most cases, our offer will be higher than most sites because we pay in virtual currency. That gives us the ability to offer y
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Hi! This is Adam and Pulkit, the co-founders of Swapidy. We've been tirelessly working on this for a while and hope you'll check it out and give us some feedback. Right now we're only buying and selling limited products but we plan to expan
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Show HN: Swapidy: Trade up your old stuff for new stuff(swapidy.com)
29 points by theswapdaddy 14y ago|56 comments
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
And the tension continues.
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by theswapdaddy 14y ago
Awesome!

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