It seems that social services can (and will) come in all possible shapes. A case in point: the Sellsobuy website.
In general terms, those who use it will be able to buy and sell items socially. The site is a true marketplace where users can meet up with other people, engage them into conversation and also get down to trading any item that they want to dispose of.
Structurally, the site resembles a sort of bulleting board. The featured categories are highlighted for you to pick your way, and you are always informed about the current numbers of guests both on the whole and from your same geographical region.
Of course, a search functionality is provided for you not to waste a single minute weeding through categories manually. I was a bit surprised by the fact that you can not set down a minimum or a maximum price when looking anything up, and I hope that someone sees to that soon. Otherwise, the shopping experience would become somehow constricted.
The eventual strength of this site lies directly in the fact of getting to know who you are buying from in a setting more personalized to that of eBay and Amazon. To be frank, I think that feedback is representative enough in order to learn whether to trust this or that seller. But if you think differently, this site is for you.
Sellsobuy.com In Their Own Words
“Sell and buy socially!”
Why Sellsobuy.com It Might Be A Killer
If you are looking for alternatives to eBay and Amazon this is one. It is different for sure – I will let you judge how useful it can be yourself.
Some Questions About Sellsobuy.com
What measures are taken to keep fraudulent activity to a bare minimum? 
