Out Front

Here's a neat idea for a new take on classifieds. There are a lot of times you're getting rid of stuff that doesn't quite meet the threshold for putting up on eBay (or Gumtree, or Craigslist or whatever), but you'd still rather not just throw it out. I recently had this exact problem with an old TV that maybe someone would have found useful, but not useful enough to pay for. Out Front is an app that allows you to say "Hey, there's a TV out front at this address. Come take it, or don't. I don't care. Don't talk to me."

There is an existing site called Freecycle that serves this same niche, but the main problem with it is that it's way too high maintenance. You've got to sign up, make a posting, respond to people who ask you questions, arrange to meet up. That's just as much hassle as selling it! With Out Front, you write what it is, take a picture with the camera, tag the location with your GPS, and that's where your involvement ends.

In fact, it doesn't even need to be your junk. If you see something thrown out on the street, you could just tag it as you walk past. Anyone could contribute, and the end result would be a glorious database of free junk to examine at your leisure.