| Even though I am not a regular on craig'slist. I am impressed by its simplicity and easy reach to mass audiances. Besides selling 2rd hand products, Craig'slist offers a varity of services, which target different ppl. Its platform setup differently from Ebay's and other trading websites, which became more and more focused on professional buyers and sellers. Many ppl on such sites are purely profit driven. Ebay is an extraordinary company with a great business model, but it is unlike Ebay 10 years ago based on the personal feeling. The layout of causual community is the most appealing selling point for Craig'slist, which has personal touches and connections that Ebay lacks. Clicking into Ebay, you will find youself in a formal business structure more like walking in a department store. On the other hand, Craig'slist just like a Mom/Pop shop around the corner. Put this way, if Ebay is a business entity, then I would say Craig'slist is a nonprofit organization. As someone mentioned above it is a double edged sword. Just a note, A great entity has to have both business and social conciousness. Really wish Kijiji finds its own way to serve the needs of both business and society. |