Re: [DIYbio] “For sale,” “Service," "Barter,” or “Free” section/thread?

How about start out with 
  1. Item name, including model. A simple select and right click should have a lot of info associated with it once it passes through a search.
  2. Point of origin 
    • For input electric current requirements
  3. Condition 
    • Used/in need of repair/missing parts/as-is/use for parts
  4. Willing to ship or not 
    • Dimensions, weight
  5. Video call demonstration. 
    • This may be problematic if an item needs a long time to cycle. A time-lapse video should be enough. 
  6. Third party verification, if dealing with a hardware dealer. 
  7. On-site verification by someone within the DIYBio community local to the supplier willing to give up their time. 
    • Maybe problematic for someone doing the legwork or even shipping, if the seller won't, and giving up time. Compensate?
As for creating a section, the moderators would have to give the subgroup a label and a warning of no personal responsibility. The buyer/recipient would have to do their own due diligence.

Having mentioned all of that I see a potential flaw, especially if money is involved. What if the seller is unverified and doesn't ship out that which is paid for?


On Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 3:28:39 PM UTC-4 markok...@gmail.com wrote:
Hey Yurij,

I agree with you. Would like to have that option.
If you know how to organize it, would like to help.

Sincerely,
Marko Komlosh


On Sun, May 23, 2021 at 7:36 PM Yuriy <yuriy...@gmail.com> wrote:
What do you think if this group had a for sale or free section/thread of lab equipment? I ran across some charitable fundraising recently looking for one or two lab tools. Before I knew it, I had an inbox with 10 inventories that had to find a new place before owners rent runs out. These organizations are willing to ship, of course. Some tools are too heavy to be shipped. Others are niche items.

Universities are always shedding some lab tools. Barter systems could work between labs not wanting the clutter.

I am not suggesting the entire deal be in the open thread on this forum, just that its available and declared when it isn't once the deal is agreed upon once done.

I doubt landlords or real estate agents would find their way here but it could also extend to facilities wanting to invite Bio Labs. I know of at least one community lab looking for a new place around NYC's Long Island City.

Thoughts?

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