I built Garage as a side-project and have finally realised it into production. I’m just a dude working full-time, renting in Caulfield and out of pocket for it. But I’d rather pay to host Garage than have Zuck sell me. Your support means a lot!
Mods: I realise rule 5 says no ads. If this breaks it, I’ll remove. I’m not really selling anything, just trying to give people a second option to Facebook.
There are really good usages for local.
I’m not buying a couch from someone 300 miles away.
There’s also buy nothing groups. You typically pick it up if it’s within driving/walking distance.
The cost of shipping is also bananas. I can buy a used lamp for $3 from a neighbor, or spend $20 for that same used lamp with shipping.
Apart from rare items, the local option is better from most viewpoints. Shipping is expensive, it is much more uneconomical, escrow or buyer protection is needed. And so on…