# Free Item Community Marketplaces Nextdoor Free Finds Offers Neighbors a Way to Give Away Goods By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-06-03 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nextdoor-free-finds References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/nextdoor-free-finds-neighborhood-items-151424761.html?src=rss_b2c) & [nextdoor](http://nextdoor.com/marketplace/finds/free) [Nextdoor](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/assistant-1) Free Finds has been launched by the social community app as a [new marketplace feature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/r-finds) that will offer neighbors a [give away goods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lets-match-mums) to others in their neighborhood that they no longer need or want. The new app feature was added by the social networking service to help address the increased number of users looking to buy, sell and give away items. The dedicated section within the app will provide a space for neighbors to post their goods and provide others with a spot to potentially snag a treasure at no cost. The Nextdoor Free Finds marketplace feature will make it easy for users to quickly get rid of unwanted items, which could accelerate their ability to cycle through seasonal items and more. Image Credit: Nextdoor ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 6% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Community Free Item Exchanges:** Opportunity for businesses to create online platforms that facilitate the exchange of items within local communities, reducing waste and creating a sharing economy. - **Hyperlocal Marketplaces:** Opportunity for businesses to create hyperlocal marketplaces that connect neighbors and drive local commerce, creating a more sustainable and connected community. - **Collaborative Consumption:** Opportunity for businesses to leverage the concept of collaborative consumption to create new business models and revenue streams. ### Who This Affects Most - **E-commerce:** Opportunity for e-commerce companies to incorporate community-focused features, such as free item exchanges, into their platforms to foster a more sustainable and engaged customer base. - **Social Networking:** Opportunity for social networking companies to expand their offerings to include hyperlocal marketplaces and community-focused features to drive engagement and help build more connected communities. - **Sustainability:** Opportunity for sustainability-focused companies to leverage the concept of collaborative consumption to create innovative solutions that promote resource sharing, reduce waste, and drive sustainable growth. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hyper-Local Gifting Communities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buy-nothing-project.md) - [Neighborhood Connection Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neigbordrop.md) - [Community Borrowing Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/community-borrowing-apps.md) - [Parent-to-Parent Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blossoms.md) - [Construction Material Marketplaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/offloadit.md) - [Peer-to-Peer Sharing Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shapp.md) - [Retailer-Backed Reseller Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-preowned.md) - [Community Social Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beezle-social.md) - [Sustainable Marketplace Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercari-pop-up.md)