It’s either too cold outside, or there is not enough time, or the store is too far away. There always appears to be an obstacle when wanting to go shopping. We believe the following list might be of help as there are quite a few things a click away. From clothes, books and art to – yes, 3D printers, there is something for everyone. This list is a compilation of the startups we have already featured on inventures, in one context or another. We know, however, that those are far from being the only ones. If you know any other similar startups, do let us know.
Austria
Shpock
Buying or selling was never easier. This 24/7 “shop in your pocket” is the place for you to find anything you’d expect to encounter at a yard sale or a flea market. Read more here.
dasLaufrad
Originally launched in Vienna and now expanding to Germany, dasLaufrad is a convenient go-between listing and exchange service for secondhand baby and kids’ apparel. Read more here.
Lithuania
CGTrader
Are you a professional designer or simply a 3D printing enthusiasts? With CGTrader, members can buy, sell and discover 3D models. Read more here.
Vinted
Second-hand online marketplace has earned the hearts of fashionistas from all over the world. “Sell, buy, and swap your clothes online. Earn some cash, save the world and vint up your style!” as they put it. Read more here.
Poland
Fun in Design
We talked about places to buy clothes but where do we get the shoes from? Hundreds of models and materials to choose from make this platform a keeper for fashionistas who can design their dream shoes. Read more here.
SHOWROOM
And here’s yet another outlet for those of you into fashion. SHOWROOM is an e-commerce platform for independent fashion designers who sell and present their collections online. Read more here.
Romania
UseTogether
Romanian founders of UseTogether took the quote “Sharing is caring” ad literam and created a platform where people can borrow, share or donate things they don’t fancy anymore and befriend people that share the same interest. Read more here.
Serbia
Limundo
So you’ve got a pair of sunglasses and a bag you want to sell, and an iPhone case and a scarf you want to buy. How much are you willing to spend and how much do you think you can earn? To find out, all you need is to join Limundo and their community of auctioneers, who engage in bidding and hence in a conversation about the products they want. Limundo were an inventures Startup Pick.
