Greetings all,

Does it seem like most items for sale in Bitcoin are rather expensive for what you get?  Wouldn't it be nice if there were items you could buy online for Bitcoin, have them shipped to you, and know that you can immediately sell them for a good price once you have the item locally?  Also, wouldn't it be nice if the variety of items available for purchase in Bitcoin matched the variety available on a site like eBay?

I've been watching Bitcoin stuff for about a year now.  I'm currently setting up websites to accept Bitcoin for payment for everything I own.

I'm creating a trading site that will offer value to both buyer and seller as well as a local market for Bitcoin in Austin, TX.  I'm envisioning a sort of Craigslist crossed with MtGox, and designed specifically for buying physical items with Bitcoin.  Rather than funding an account with dollars, participants would fund their accounts by providing quality "stuff" they don't want anymore.  I'm personally selling quality items, like gold and silver jewelry at the spot price.   I am creating a site where quality items are being offered, and if you have items that you'd be willing to offer for sale at bargain prices, please contact me.

At some point, I will need help developing the site.  I'm currently adding forms to make it easy for people to add new items for sale, but eventually I want to implement rating systems for vendors and customers and many other features.  Another great feature I would like to add is a sort of pass through service.  I will provide a forum to allow vendors regularly search the web for the best price on certain items, make them available for sale in Bitcoin, take payment in Bitcoin, buy the item through normal channels, and finally have it shipped to their Bitcoin customer.   The value add lies in having someone always shopping for their customers to get them the best prices.

Let's work together to make value flow in and through the bitcoin community!

-j