Ask HN: Please review my side project i.crowdfunded.it
http://i.crowdfunded.it
Basically it's like a kickstarter for stuff. Right now i am just using Amazon.
How It Works
1. Search2. Put stuff in cart
3. Crowdfund it
4. People pitch in
5. Item is shipped once fund is complete ```
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excellent. I will use this. Two items about your video: (1) you didn't discuss how to add friends/how to broadcast this fund request, and (2) the video loops.
A++ on design and simplicity.
Does the site take a % of the funds - this should be clearly stated. Local sales tax are not included in total cost of the item(s).
note: I logged in via Twitter, added xbox and checked out - got a generic error. Guess some bugs still there?
Since I'm at the age of where my friends are getting married or having babies, I can see this being useful for the really expensive gifts on wedding registries or baby showers. Heck, it could even be useful for contribution towards a honeymoon for friends who can't afford it after their costly wedding!
How it works page is needed but apart from that. A nice side project indeed.
Who pitches in? Friends? Family? How do they pitch in?