Comments on: CozyBug: The eBay for Big Stuff http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/ Startup and Technology News Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:02:41 -0800 hourly 1 By: David Cantu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-2767965 David Cantu Wed, 27 May 2009 04:31:36 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-2767965 cozybug.com is a FREE Market Place to buy and sell locally. Yes its all FREE so if you need to unload your stuff do it here. cozybug.com is a FREE Market Place to buy and sell locally. Yes its all FREE so if you need to unload your stuff do it here.

]]> By: David Cantu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1538987 David Cantu Sun, 05 Aug 2007 18:24:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1538987 The bedbug epidemic is an unfortunate event and we extend our sympathies to those affected. However, we do not feel that the bedbug epidemic will cause a slippery slope negatively affecting our branding. One would hope that the majority of users will not even bother themselves with the association that is being implied. We are more focused on appealing to users and communities that have associations referenced in the below article: "CozyBug launched today filling a niche that has been overlooked in the past Think of it as eBay for big stuff — the stuff that is too bulky and costly to ship. Sellers get a mini virtual web storefront, and have the option to advertise their storefronts throughout the site. This is perfect for me as I just won a prize package from NFL.com (through Gimme Sweeps) and one prize is a huge leather recliner that I have already allocated for sale. With free registration and $1.00 listings plus a free storefront, how can you go wrong? I have wished for competition to eBay which has grown too large, with bloated ego, and nickels and dimes you to death." The bedbug epidemic is an unfortunate event and we extend our sympathies to those affected. However, we do not feel that the bedbug epidemic will cause a slippery slope negatively affecting our branding. One would hope that the majority of users will not even bother themselves with the association that is being implied. We are more focused on appealing to users and communities that have associations referenced in the below article:

“CozyBug launched today filling a niche that has been overlooked in the past Think of it as eBay for big stuff — the stuff that is too bulky and costly to ship.

Sellers get a mini virtual web storefront, and have the option to advertise their storefronts throughout the site.

This is perfect for me as I just won a prize package from NFL.com (through Gimme Sweeps) and one prize is a huge leather recliner that I have already allocated for sale.

With free registration and $1.00 listings plus a free storefront, how can you go wrong? I have wished for competition to eBay which has grown too large, with bloated ego, and nickels and dimes you to death.”

]]> By: CrazyBug http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1497870 CrazyBug Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:56:38 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1497870 David, how do you square your name with the bedbug epidemic, much of which seems to stem from used furniture? For example: http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/256079/did_i_get_bed_bugs_from_ebay.html David, how do you square your name with the bedbug epidemic, much of which seems to stem from used furniture? For example:
http://www.asso..._from_ebay.html

]]> By: David Cantu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495973 David Cantu Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:26:25 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495973 What makes us different is the ability to create a listing with rich content, for instance our Garage Sale mapping mashup which allows users to create a comphrensive map of multiple garagle sale locations,(not possible on Craigslist) at a very low price, and we're not an auction site. Our goal is to create a niche in local markets not only for businesses and independent artists etc. to have storefronts, but a key part of our strategy is the creation of CozyBug.com Swap Spots. Swap Spots are designated CozyBug.com "partners" within local communities that are the site for physical meet-ups between buyers and sellers. Swap Spots offer a safer way for people to connect and they provide local businesses with the opportunity to drive more foot traffic. What makes us different is the ability to create a listing with rich
content, for instance our Garage Sale mapping mashup which allows users to create a comphrensive map of multiple garagle sale locations,(not possible on Craigslist) at a very low price, and we’re
not an auction site. Our goal is to create a niche in local markets not only for
businesses and independent artists etc. to have storefronts, but a key
part of our strategy is the creation of CozyBug.com Swap Spots. Swap
Spots are designated CozyBug.com “partners” within local communities that are the site for physical meet-ups between buyers and sellers. Swap Spots offer a safer way for people to connect and they provide local businesses with the opportunity to drive more foot traffic.

]]> By: ULE http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495942 ULE Thu, 12 Jul 2007 18:01:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495942 Correction: That should read "Nokia" N95, of course.. Correction: That should read “Nokia” N95, of course..

]]> By: ULE http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495934 ULE Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:59:05 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495934 You don't get it? It's all about the experience. Because people make human, emotional choices. Pretend your an average person. Not a young twentysomething male who gets all his news via rss. If you are the type of person who tries to get away from the clutter and avoid the stress of information, a simple website offering just this antique webshop experience might easily become one of your stops of the day. The site looks great and polished. If website design can be even remotely comparable to packaging and decorating, then this design will be very succesful with their target audience. Most of which will turn out to be women and not the kind of nerds who can't see the difference between Noka N 95 and the iPhone because they have the same tech specs. You don’t get it? It’s all about the experience. Because people make human, emotional choices.

Pretend your an average person. Not a young twentysomething male who gets all his news via rss. If you are the type of person who tries to get away from the clutter and avoid the stress of information, a simple website offering just this antique webshop experience might easily become one of your stops of the day.

The site looks great and polished. If website design can be even remotely comparable to packaging and decorating, then this design will be very succesful with their target audience. Most of which will turn out to be women and not the kind of nerds who can’t see the difference between Noka N 95 and the iPhone because they have the same tech specs.

]]> By: David Cantu http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495928 David Cantu Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:54:32 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495928 What makes us different is the ability to create a listing with rich content, for instance our Garage Sale mapping mashup which allows users to create a comphrensive map of multiple garagle sale locations,(not possible on Craigslist) at a very low price, and we're not an auction site. Our goal is to create a niche in local markets not only for businesses and independent artists etc. to have storefronts, but a key part of our strategy is the creation of CozyBug.com Swap Spots. Swap Spots are designated CozyBug.com "partners" within local communities that are the site for physical meet-ups between buyers and sellers. Swap Spotsoffer a safer way for people to connect and they provide local businesseswith the opportunity to drive more foot traffic. What makes us different is the ability to create a listing with rich
content, for instance our Garage Sale mapping mashup which allows users to create a comphrensive map of multiple garagle sale locations,(not possible on Craigslist) at a very low price, and we’re
not an auction site. Our goal is to create a niche in local markets not only for
businesses and independent artists etc. to have storefronts, but a key
part of our strategy is the creation of CozyBug.com Swap Spots. Swap
Spots are designated CozyBug.com “partners” within local communities that are the site for physical meet-ups between buyers and sellers. Swap Spotsoffer a safer way for people to connect and they provide local businesseswith the opportunity to drive more foot traffic.

]]> By: website copywriter http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495801 website copywriter Thu, 12 Jul 2007 16:32:44 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495801 The concept is great, but not just as fresh as it would like people to think. If it were a free platform, I might even be a little interested. The concept is great, but not just as fresh as it would like people to think. If it were a free platform, I might even be a little interested.

]]> By: Meg McNeal....Are you ready to be Interviewed? http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495554 Meg McNeal....Are you ready to be Interviewed? Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:27:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495554 I don't like the name either. There have been a lot of new auction sites come and go in the last ten years. I hope they have a chance, because it takes a lot of work to build a website and get traffic to it. I would say that it's harder to get traffic then it is to build it. Anyway I wish them lots of luck. I don’t like the name either. There have been a lot of new auction sites come and go in the last ten years. I hope they have a chance, because it takes a lot of work to build a website and get traffic to it. I would say that it’s harder to get traffic then it is to build it. Anyway I wish them lots of luck.

]]> By: Concrete Stain http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495540 Concrete Stain Thu, 12 Jul 2007 13:20:13 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495540 how can you compete with free? - with no vaule ad? - we'll see them next week on TC right side adverting for sure how can you compete with free?

– with no vaule ad?

– we’ll see them next week on TC right side adverting for sure

]]> By: MajorNetworkNews http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495481 MajorNetworkNews Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:42:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495481 and TC reviewed this garbage, and in general was more bullish on it that streamy ... ugg and TC reviewed this garbage, and in general was more bullish on it that streamy … ugg

]]> By: Ah Yer! http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495424 Ah Yer! Thu, 12 Jul 2007 12:06:48 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495424 It is hideously implemented, awful sites like this that give me the strength to keep putting in 16 hour days, even when one VC after another totally ignores my emails. Thank you CozyBug. ;-) Nick http://www.ahyer.com/ It is hideously implemented, awful sites like this that give me the strength to keep putting in 16 hour days, even when one VC after another totally ignores my emails. Thank you CozyBug. ;-)

Nick
http://www.ahyer.com/

]]> By: Trevor Ginn http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1495412 Trevor Ginn Thu, 12 Jul 2007 11:55:50 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1495412 Can't see it working if other forms of posting adverts e.g. craigslist, Kjiji, gumtree are free. There is not point paying even for free adverts if there is not traffic! Can’t see it working if other forms of posting adverts e.g. craigslist, Kjiji, gumtree are free.

There is not point paying even for free adverts if there is not traffic!

]]> By: Andrew http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1494937 Andrew Thu, 12 Jul 2007 07:02:43 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1494937 Pretty bad concept a) If its such a big item, I'd probably go to the store for it or list it on craigslist for free b) Pretty sure there was another big site launched in cali, which tries to do local search. Pretty much gets you local rates in stores nearby. c) the name..cozybug? d) There are no listings currently for my whole state e) Looks like a word press design f) their description, leads me to believe they never heard of craigslist g) they only allow you to list 4 images for the initial dollar...then its a whole dollar more for 1 additional image...WTF h) cozybucks...whats the point of another name, if your conversion rate is 1 to 1? I can see if 1 dollar bought you 10 cozybucks...then it might be understandable Conclusion: site was probably designed by someone in their off time, after all it took them 5 years to launch, and they are hoping that techcrunch will get them millions. Pretty bad concept

a) If its such a big item, I’d probably go to the store for it or list it on craigslist for free
b) Pretty sure there was another big site launched in cali, which tries to do local search. Pretty much gets you local rates in stores nearby.
c) the name..cozybug?
d) There are no listings currently for my whole state
e) Looks like a word press design
f) their description, leads me to believe they never heard of craigslist
g) they only allow you to list 4 images for the initial dollar…then its a whole dollar more for 1 additional image…WTF
h) cozybucks…whats the point of another name, if your conversion rate is 1 to 1? I can see if 1 dollar bought you 10 cozybucks…then it might be understandable

Conclusion: site was probably designed by someone in their off time, after all it took them 5 years to launch, and they are hoping that techcrunch will get them millions.

]]> By: topbusinessopportunities http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1494849 topbusinessopportunities Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:53:45 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1494849 I don't think the guys came up with this using the internet at all :-) CRAIGSLIST.ORG I don’t think the guys came up with this using the internet at all :-)

CRAIGSLIST.ORG

]]> By: bdb http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1494842 bdb Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:48:26 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1494842 The negative comments took me to their site, and I would call them a niche player. No rideshare, housing, jobs, forums, services, etc., just physical items. Lots less "clutter". But, the interface needs improvement, and I have to believe their original business/technology must have been altered. One differentiator, is their offering of partnerships with local property owners whereby they will share revenue or pay a flat fee to stage a flea market of sorts. This has scaling issues and details are slim (very short explanation provided). They need to find some 3rd party logistics companies to partner with and negotiate some bulk rates. My friend runs a local branch of a national 3PL, and they often have extra space on one of their trucks. This would remove the local constraint, and help buyers and sellers. The negative comments took me to their site, and I would call them a niche player. No rideshare, housing, jobs, forums, services, etc., just physical items. Lots less “clutter”. But, the interface needs improvement, and I have to believe their original business/technology must have been altered.

One differentiator, is their offering of partnerships with local property owners whereby they will share revenue or pay a flat fee to stage a flea market of sorts. This has scaling issues and details are slim (very short explanation provided).

They need to find some 3rd party logistics companies to partner with and negotiate some bulk rates. My friend runs a local branch of a national 3PL, and they often have extra space on one of their trucks. This would remove the local constraint, and help buyers and sellers.

]]> By: Jeff S http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1494835 Jeff S Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:44:10 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1494835 The name of the company alone might put them in the dead pool. The name of the company alone might put them in the dead pool.

]]> By: Alfred Toh http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1494757 Alfred Toh Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:22:40 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1494757 Hmm.. Am I reading this right? It took them 5 years to launch a product that competes with well established players.. too little too late Hmm.. Am I reading this right? It took them 5 years to launch a product that competes with well established players.. too little too late

]]> By: Vijay Teach Me http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1494748 Vijay Teach Me Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:18:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1494748 Yep it is a nice concept, but the road ahead maybe bumpy, that too bca the company was launched in 2002-- 5yrs for product launch!! They might have to over come their mgmt practices Vijay Yep it is a nice concept, but the road ahead maybe bumpy, that too bca the company was launched in 2002– 5yrs for product launch!!

They might have to over come their mgmt practices

Vijay

]]> By: Kewtr http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1494732 Kewtr Thu, 12 Jul 2007 04:05:02 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1494732 Yeah, I'm having a tough time seeing the opening for them here-- I've got pretty much 3 places to potentially sell things. Physically big stuff and popular stuff like iPods go to Craigslist. Less popular stuff goes on eBay or in a pinch eCrater when I want a much longer listing for esoteric stuff. Below the $10 mark it's either a gift or garbage. As for CozyBug... No idea what I'd list there. Yeah, I’m having a tough time seeing the opening for them here– I’ve got pretty much 3 places to potentially sell things. Physically big stuff and popular stuff like iPods go to Craigslist. Less popular stuff goes on eBay or in a pinch eCrater when I want a much longer listing for esoteric stuff. Below the $10 mark it’s either a gift or garbage.

As for CozyBug… No idea what I’d list there.

]]> By: Michael Arrington http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1494714 Michael Arrington Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:53:30 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1494714 furniture.com furniture.com

]]> By: gilltots http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/comment-page-1/#comment-1494710 gilltots Thu, 12 Jul 2007 03:49:33 +0000 http://www.techcrunch.com/2007/07/11/cozybug-the-ebay-for-big-stuff/#comment-1494710 In all fairness i just had 4 margaritas and i might not be thinking clearly....but this sounds like a bust to me. craigslist already has this, listings are free, and seriously, cozybug? wtf is that? i hate to be a hater...ok no i don't, but i just burnt my thumb really badly on these matches. i have to go. In all fairness i just had 4 margaritas and i might not be thinking clearly….but this sounds like a bust to me.

craigslist already has this, listings are free, and seriously, cozybug? wtf is that?

i hate to be a hater…ok no i don’t, but i just burnt my thumb really badly on these matches. i have to go.

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