Re: tool sharing program

[Chris Newbold <cnewbold@transarc.com>]

Richard Beels wrote:
> 
> Tool rental implies audifans.com, Inc. purchasing said tools to rent to
> list members.  Is this really what you want?  Another idea would be a "tool
> rental marketplace" page where listers can advertise their specialty tools
> for rent.  Renter provides own box and packing material, sends tool to
> rentee who returns tool (in same box/material with renter-stipulated
> insurance coverage) with payment and reimbursement for the outbound
> shipping.  This would cut you out of the middle.

I love the concept, and Richard's comments are exactly the same thoughts I
had. It seems like what would be most likely to succeed is for audifans.com
to provide the forum and "infrastructure" for private rentals. Those with
tools for rent could leverage audifans.com "membership" registration to
"authenticate" renters.

Perhaps it could go as far as providing an entity to hold credit card
deposits for tools. That way the guy with the VAG1551 doesn't feel so
uncomfortable about sending it out :-)

-Chris
1993 90CS