posted on February 13, 2001 04:14:04 PM
I am not certain why a "feasibility" study and detailed analysis is needed for this concept. Or any of them.
Seems simple to me, you want an alternative to eBay with better customer service and reasonable rates. Exactly why does that take a committee to figure out? Should we call the pentagon and ask them to assist? I am sure we could spend a billion dollars to determine that what is needed is...
A new auction site with better customer service and reasonable rates.
Let me summarize in 10 steps what is needed:
1) A domain name that is easy to remember.
2) A extensive database that is tested and reliable to be the backbone of the auction site.
3) An easy to use interface and quick loading graphics
4) Reliable Servers. The adult sites never have a problem with staying up, perhaps we should ask them what they use.
5) LOW FEES for sellers. FREE to buyers.
6) Common Sense Guidelines for Fees and Anti-Fraud, and a moderator for disputes.
7) Marketing.
8) More Marketing.
9) A lot more advertising.
10) Steal eBay customer base.
Seems to me the simplest start is a name, you already have the concept and its "feasibility". So start with a name for goodness sake. CO-OP sounds like we are gonna go down and pickup some feed and seeds.
Is it feasible? Yes. Can it be done. Yes. Can you upsurp eBay? Only through marketing and determination of people who want a different venue. That is the ONLY if in the equation.
Just my 2 cents since no one is listening to me anyway...
