EggDrop 2.0 Breaks Through to Make Local Online Buying and Selling Easier Than Ever

November 8, 2011

Tools

New mobile technology to reinvent local person-to-person e-commerce

SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- EggDrop, the smarter neighborhood marketplace, has launched EggDrop 2.0, a new version of the innovative app that creates a neighborhood marketplace on your mobile device. EggDrop helps users save money, make money, reuse and connect with their neighbors in a safe and friendly environment. EggDrop 2.0 for iPhone and Android mobile aims to change the way buyers and sellers interact with new features such as real-time messaging, a reputation/karma system and a new “Offers” feature to help people quickly sell their items. With EggDrop 2.0, consumers now have a convenient and powerful local person-to-person e-commerce tool in the palm of their hands.

“In these economic times, people are looking to make or save a buck whenever they can… and EggDrop can help with that,” said Dan Zheng, CEO and Co-Founder. “Using Egganomics, the art and science of saving and making money on EggDrop, sellers are making money off of unwanted items and buyers are taking advantage of some great deals, all from the convenience of their mobile devices.”

EggDrop 2.0 is anchored by the new “Offers” feature. It replaces the previous “Buy Now” model and aims to speed up the transaction process and get items sold faster. Instead of waiting for the price to fall to the right level, “Offers” allows buyers to submit bids at anytime and gives sellers the option to instantly accept or decline based on their own criteria, price, buyer reputation, convenience, etc.

Other EggDrop 2.0 features and benefits:

Karma Score: For every transaction, EggDrop asks both buyer and seller for feedback and then calculates a karma score based on both positive and negative comments. This makes it easier for users to decide whom to do business with.
Smarter Location Management: EggDrop geo-tags every item intelligently to give buyers a good idea where the item is located without compromising the privacy of sellers. We also give control to users to let them specify location.
Easier Selling: EggDrop has implemented more categories, auto or manual category selection, flexible listing time (24 hours to a week) and auto-relisting option.
Flagged items: Users can now flag items that are believed to be offensive or inappropriate.
Improved Real-Time Messaging: Buyers and sellers can communicate directly within the app without revealing phone numbers or email addresses.
International: We’re thrilled by our early success in the UK. The app is now fully localized, including support for all currencies, distance in kilometers or miles. We even tell you if an item is near an underground station in London!

EggDrop 2.0 is free and available now in the App Store and the Android Marketplace.

EggDrop Social Media

EggDrop’ Blog: http://blog.eggdropapp.com/
EggDrop on Twitter: @EggDropApp
EggDrop on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/EggDropApp

About EggDrop:

EggDrop is the smarter neighborhood marketplace. The hassle-free mobile app matches local buyers and sellers, allowing them to cash in on Egganomics—the art and science of saving and making money from your mobile device. Unlike other marketplaces, EggDrop is easy to use for both parties, allows for real-time communication within the app, and promotes safety through a reputation/karma system. EggDrop encourages reuse and supports building stronger communities through local commerce. Be a part of the international EggDrop experience at www.eggdropapp.com