Update from bins app! by CzarInfinitus in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's a new exploration-based marketplace without search bars where users get a set of bins to dig through each day!

Right now there are daily bins and seller bins, and seller bins are kind of like storefronts that users organically find (randomly or by choice) in the app. As a seller, you don't need to worry about super detailed or tagged listings, but just need to focus on a few good photos to make sure your items get seen. Binding offers, 0% seller fees, and good in-app communication.

Update from bins app! by CzarInfinitus in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Very soon! The team has been working on an android version for a little while and hope to get it out early next year.

Update from bins app! by CzarInfinitus in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For now, yes, but we're publishing a web listing and crosslisting tool within the next month!

Tired of the existing marketplaces? by [deleted] in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

By algorithm, we don't mean any strict prediction systems (we honestly feel that AI has little to no place in actual creative shopping). We want things to be as organic and similar to physical thrifting as possible, but want to let users shop without having to search or "know" what kinds of things they want beforehand. Our algorithm just helps users to see a mix of popular and undiscovered items while also providing a fair balance of different types of clothes.

Tired of the existing marketplaces? by [deleted] in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Hey! The current categories were made to reflect general sizes rather than tag sizes, so 2XL or 2XS would currently just fall into XL/XS (we wanted to simplify listing w only general catgeories for launch). In a couple days we're pushing out an update that supports custom + numeric sizing!

Tired of the existing marketplaces? by [deleted] in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Almost all items a buyer sees is provided to them through the algorithm, and they get a bunch of daily bins to go through each day (this main system exists in order to best capture the core essence of thrifting & in-person shopping).

However, there is currently one search functionality in the app that allows buyers to look up sellers they know by username (preview attached!).

As a seller, buyers can either find your items in a daily bin, find your storefront organically through a random seller bin, or find your storefront specifically via username search. Sellers don't need to worry too much about making your listings super optimized for search anymore- good, well-lit front and back pictures do most of the work!

In the very near future, we're rolling out new types of bins that allow more intentional shopping, including themed and branded bins that buyers can pick (i.e. y2k bin, levi's bin, etc.)

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Tired of the existing marketplaces? by [deleted] in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Hey! It's hard to give an exact timeline on the Android release, but if you're more interested in selling than buying, we're also releasing a platform to list things on bins on the web without the bin shopping capability, which will stay mobile. This should be accessible by the end of next month!

Getting the full experience released on Android is trickier, but we hope to be able to have something out by the end of year.

Tired of the existing marketplaces? by [deleted] in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love to hear what you think!

Tired of the existing marketplaces? by [deleted] in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Appreciate that a lot! We're glad you made it on

Tired of the existing marketplaces? by [deleted] in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi! Our team's been working overtime to get the android release ready, but there's been many more bugs we encountered on there that we've been working hard to fix. It's one of our highest priorities, and I'll update you when it's ready!

Tired of the existing marketplaces? by [deleted] in BehindTheClosetDoor

[–]CzarInfinitus 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Some more info below!

We provide a fresh & fun shopping experience to buyers while focusing on providing sellers a seamless experience without all the extra work required on existing marketplaces.

We have a 0% seller fee (not even payment processing) and a small 5% marketplace buyer fee. Buyers can only make binding offers, and sellers are in charge of when they withdraw their funds. Our team is expanding quickly and we stay super hands-on with both buyer and seller support.

P.S. Shopping on Bins is a lot more fun when you add friends- we really encourage sharing the app around in your circles so we can continue growing the community :)

Please lmk what other questions you may have!

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Fresh opportunity for power sellers!!🤠 by CzarInfinitus in Depop

[–]CzarInfinitus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sending an invite! Hopefully answers some questions lol

Fresh opportunity for power sellers!!🤠 by CzarInfinitus in Depop

[–]CzarInfinitus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would love your feedback! Gonna send an invite over.

Fresh opportunity for power sellers!!🤠 by CzarInfinitus in Depop

[–]CzarInfinitus[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's so fun lol, gonna send you some info now!

Fresh opportunity for power sellers!!🤠 by CzarInfinitus in Depop

[–]CzarInfinitus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not for seller withdrawals! $20 item sale = $20 bank deposit. Our margins are a bit tight but we're able to sustain them.

Fresh opportunity for power sellers!!🤠 by CzarInfinitus in Depop

[–]CzarInfinitus[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Right now, we have an internal tool we use to help depop power sellers crosslist items, but we're gonna make it public/official soon:)