GearWatch: A site created for audio bargain hunters (see link)

Mark Wieman · « **on:** 31 Oct 2008, 12:51 am »

Check out GearWatch. I created it to help people save money by finding used gear locally. The site monitors Craigslist and Ebay for deals on local used equipment. Just choose your city to see audiophile ads from sellers near you. It's free, so check it out!

* GearWatch:
http://www.dailyaudiophile.com/gearwatch

While you're at it, take a look at the main part of my site, Daily Audiophile. It provides commentary and links to reviews and articles related to high fidelity audio equipment. It includes the newest and most interesting content every weekday from over 100 high-end audio sites and publications.

* Daily Audiophile:
http://www.dailyaudiophile.com

I'm still refining both of these sites based on your feedback. Please take a look and let me know what you think.

Thanks,

Mark.

JoshK · « **Reply #1 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 02:37 am »

Very cool!

This is a seriously useful site. I didn't even know about some of those sites near the bottom.

Bob in St. Louis · « **Reply #2 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 03:04 am »

Cool. And the best part, is that it doesn't look like any form of scam.

Nice site Mark. It'll be interesting to watch it grow.

Bob

Levi · « **Reply #3 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 03:05 am »

+1

Nice!

It works

Big Red Machine · « **Reply #4 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 03:08 am »

Very nice, thanks!

Russell Dawkins · « **Reply #5 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 06:43 am »

great idea

Best of luck with this venture.

Mark Wieman · « **Reply #6 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 09:49 pm »

Thanks for the kind words, everyone. I'm glad to hear you think the site is useful!

miklorsmith · « **Reply #7 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 09:54 pm »

Word! Very cool. I know it works because it found my listings!

TheChairGuy · « **Reply #8 on:** 31 Oct 2008, 11:37 pm »

Totally nifty

John

Mortsnets · « **Reply #9 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 12:02 am »

I love it. Now if you could filter by price as well as location I'd be in bargain hunting heaven.

funkmonkey · « **Reply #10 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 12:34 am »

Thats great Mark. Thanks.

Captain Humble · « **Reply #11 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 01:20 am »

Mark ROCKS!
Thanks

richidoo · « **Reply #12 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 05:10 am »

I can't believe all the cool stuff it found for sale out here in the woods!

Thanks Mark, and good luck with your site.
Rich

doug s. · « **Reply #13 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 02:25 pm »

this is nice.

but, i am curious - if you are posting an ad tocraigslist, do you need to do anything for your site to be able to pick it up?

thanks,

doug s.

Zero · « **Reply #14 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 04:07 pm »

Awesome! Thanks!

Mark Wieman · « **Reply #15 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 05:50 pm »

Quote from: doug s. on 5 Nov 2008, 02:25 pm

this is nice. but, i am curious - if you are posting an ad tocraigslist, do you need to do anything for your site to be able to pick it up?

Hi Doug. Thanks for the question. GearWatch will pick up any Craigslist or Ebay ad that contains an audiophile brand name in its title. You can see the list of brand names that GearWatch searches for at the bottom of the following page:

* GearWatch:
http://www.dailyaudiophile.com/gearwatch

Thanks again for all the great feedback, everyone!

TONEPUB · « **Reply #16 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 05:58 pm »

Because there is so much out there for sale, I think this
will be a huge help, to buyer and seller alike!

Mortsnets · « **Reply #17 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 10:21 pm »

more brands:
Reynaud
Sound Dynamics
Omega
Gini
Jungson
MHDT
Keces
AKG

pardales · « **Reply #18 on:** 5 Nov 2008, 11:11 pm »

FANTASTIC! Very well done!

richidoo · « **Reply #19 on:** 20 Nov 2008, 02:58 am »

Unfortunately, Gearwatch is down now. Swamped by newcomers from this thread and another on Stereophile forum. He says next year it will be geared up

to handle the gearwatching throngs.

It is a very cool service, I have been watching tons of gear come up for sale in my own area. Meantime, you can still check your own Craig's List or Ebay, but not as easy as gearwatch.