Dibs.net is an online classifieds much like Craiglist, but with exclusive focus on merchandise and services—you won’t find personals or community activities, for example.
Ads are location based (there’s even map integration), so they are only displayed to people in your area. As a member, you’ll get your very own domain name for your goods, unlimited listings and photos, and you’ll be able to spice up your ads with Html if that’s more your style. On site messaging, questions, and offers insure that you won’t need to give out your email address or phone number to complete and utter strangers. Dibs offers auction style selling and buying too, users can set up offers with expiration dates/times so they won’t be outbid at the last second. They’ve got location based searching, so users can find a clock, for example, within a 30 mile radius. Dibs is absolutely free for everyone and much more is in the works.
Dibs.net In Their Own Words
“Dibs.net helps you buy and sell stuff within your local community.
It works just like a community bulletin board — just more organized, effective and discreet.
Your post is displayed only to people looking in your neighborhood, so you won’t have to ship your couch to someone 2,000 miles away (unless you want to).
We work everywhere, so you can post stuff even if you live on the remotest of sand dunes in the Mojave.
We make it really easy to post your photos and communicate with potential buyers, without revealing your personal information.”
Why Dibs.net It Might Be A Killer
Dibs gives users a lot more control over their ads than other classifieds sites. The internal messaging provides for an easy exchange of info, without requiring either party to reveal personal data. The search parameters get pretty specific, which means users don’t have to wade through dozens of ads to find what they’re looking for. Ultimately, this site looks pretty good, will be interesting to see how the new features turn out.
Some Questions About Dibs.net
Will Dibs become international and thus multilingual? What’s their marketing strategy? The classifieds arena isn’t the easiest to break into; the popularity of sites like Craigslist makes it even harder. How does Dibs intend to achieve critical mass and earn a decent revenue? 
