Monthly Archives: May 2010

05.29.10
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The Ebay Proxy

So I want to rent a bike but need to find exactly what I’m looking for in a bike. Wait, how is shopping for a rental any different than shopping for a purchase. Well, I guess if I needed to purchase, I’d be specific but why not be specific and see what comes close for the rental.

Hey, I already do that when I’m out on Ebay. I filter things down to my brands, size, availability, price… so, why not apply the same to rentals?

What about transaction protection for the buyer and seller. Ebay solved it. Escrows and Insurance. Why shouldn’t that be the same for a rental. Everyone that has rented a vehicle has the option to purchase insurance. Same goes with a Bike Rental. What about payment upon satisfaction. Solved with the holding pattern escrow.

05.10.10
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The Facebook $175 One-way Outrage

Log on to Facebook today and there is a “suggested” Page for me to join. “Fight the $175 page United Airlines is Ridiculous to Charge $175 Each Way to Travel With a Bike”

My reaction (besides same with Delta), was how is it that anyone can afford to pay $350 round trip to bring their bike and not only that, the hassle of packing it and making sure you didn’t forget the tools needed to put it back together.

Not mention, all those baggage handlers tossing the fine carbon fiber around.