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Hipsell Website Uses Your Social Network to Sell Your Stuff

— May 20, 2011 — Tech
The Hipsell website is a new player in the online second hand sales industry. It hopes to facilitate the whole process in way that will leave competitors in the dust. The idea behind the site is that you could sell your things quickly if only you could connect with the right people.

The Hipsell website leverages the power of your social network to sell your things quickly and without very much effort on your part. Whether it is an old guitar, a laptop that you do not use anymore or a French press from your coffee enthusiast phase, the Hipsell website will streamline the entire process of selling your stuff.

While still currently in beta mode, the Hipsell site, will still gain the attention of current Craigslist and Kijiji users.
Trend Themes
1. Social Network-driven Selling - The trend of using social networks to facilitate the process of selling items quickly and easily.
2. Streamlining Second-hand Sales - The trend of creating platforms that simplify and streamline the process of selling used items.
3. Utilizing Connections for Efficient Selling - The trend of leveraging personal connections and networks to improve the efficiency and success of selling personal belongings.
Industry Implications
1. Online Classifieds - The online classifieds industry can benefit from incorporating social network features to enhance the user experience and increase sales efficiency.
2. E-commerce - The e-commerce industry can explore integrating social media functionalities to facilitate second-hand sales and tap into the growing market of selling used goods online.
3. Social Networking - The social networking industry can capitalize on the opportunity to create specialized platforms or features that cater specifically to the needs of selling personal items within existing networks.
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