Comments on: Earn Money Renting Out Your Stuff

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Pinault Py — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:39:36 +0000

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I think it’s better than zilk because it’s very simple to use

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By: Rob Lewis

Rob Lewis — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 21:39:13 +0000

Thanks Jo – John, Jo is right, in Google Chrome uShare comes up as having malware, although Internet Explorer does load the site. I’m not sure what can be done about that but it will definitely put some people off.

By: Joana Picq

Joana Picq — Wed, 25 Feb 2009 16:31:02 +0000

john, the site is reported as an attack site so i didn’t dare going inot it…
do you eman people jsut land thigns to each other for no money?
it is a very admirable concept, though I have my doubts about people adopting it… renting and sharing are defintiely the way forward to avoid waste and be nicer to the environment, let’s just hope people can trust each other with no money involved!

By: John Wardle

John Wardle — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 20:25:13 +0000

Alternatively have you seen http://www.uShare.co.uk. Similar only it works on a points system so you don’t have to pay to lend or borrow items. uShare means there’s no need to buy something you may only need to use once. Simply borrow it, use it and return it. You could also save money and help the environment! Have a look http://www.ushare.co.uk

By: Joana Picq

Joana Picq — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 15:47:24 +0000

the location software is managed by googlemaps so it sometimes is a bit off, apologies for that (although we’re quite happy google provides that kind of tool).
We call the members renters and owners (though i like rentee as a new term!), and it brings value to both of them jsut as eBay brings value to sellers and buyers… renters can choose to rent from someone very close to them, or travel further to get better quality. That’s why it is so improtant to rate renters and items after each rental…
The owner always makes money directly from the transaction. but he can always decide to decline if he doesn’t trust the renter, or has seocnd thoughts about it.
the fist rental is a new experience, but most members say that once you’re past it, it’s all great fun.

it’s a big success in france, and if the frogs can make use of it, we should be able to master it…

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 13:20:18 +0000

I have not heard of Zilok before but I like the concept especially in these current economic times. I typed my postcode in though and although in got me in the same town it was a little off with my location. Does this make sense for the renter and rentee(?) does the renter make money and does the rentee get quality in return. I realise you say this is available in different countries is a success over there.

By: Joana Picq

Joana Picq — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:45:19 +0000

Apologies for the error on Zilok’s FAQ page that led to Rob’s mistaken comment on a listing fee.
All is fixed now; you can join and put your stuff out for rent, no costs, no commitment!

By: Rob Lewis

Rob Lewis — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:23:13 +0000

Thanks Manuela,

Zilok have been in touch to correct me about the listing fees – they do not currently charge for this, so putting your items on there is essentially free. I’ve updated the post above to make reference to this.

By: Manuela lavinas

Manuela lavinas — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 08:57:43 +0000

i’ve started using it a month or so ago and it is not bad, especially when you live in london. it’s a bit tricky at the beginning to trust people with yoru stuff, but i’m getting used to the face to face meetings and it’s worth the cash you make…
they haven’t charged me any listing fees though. Might be that I was lucky, or maybe they charge me later…?