Hey William, I was just hoping find people beyond my circle of DIY friends 
who might think FOBO is interesting. The fee thing sounded smarmy (sorry); 
the app handles payments so I have to pay processing fees, but not a big 
deal, it's like 3%. Hope you don't write off the app because of my email!

On Friday, December 6, 2013 1:12:44 PM UTC-8, William Hermans wrote:
>
> So is this a way for you to to get free advert "space" ? What exactly do 
> you need testing, and what does tthat have to do with you giving "free" 
> stuff away? Also what if i live in Sonoma, and feel like making that 50-60 
> minute road trip to pick up an item ?
>
> You're so kind to wave a fee for something you're trying to get us to do 
> for *YOU*.
>
> Lastly,  what the hell does this have to do with anything Beagle related ?
>
>
> On Fri, Dec 6, 2013 at 2:00 PM, <[email protected] <javascript:>> wrote:
>
>> Hey guys,
>>
>> I really hope I'm not breaking protocol by posting this; my apologies if 
>> so!
>>
>> I built an iPhone app called *FOBO* (stands for Free Or Best Offer). 
>> It's sort of like a hybrid between Craigslist and eBay. Auctions are really 
>> fast (97 minutes) and local (so no shipping). There are already hundreds of 
>> people on it.
>>
>> I have a huge stockpile of shields and boards I want to pass along to 
>> people just getting started with DIY, and thought some of you here might 
>> like to do the same. If you're in San Francisco, check it out! I'll be 
>> giving away a few of my boards, soldering irons etc. over the next few 
>> days. 
>>
>> http://www.fobo.net/sf or search for "FOBO" on the App Store (look for 
>> the green UFO icon).
>>
>> I'm totally accessible if you have any questions: ed @ the fobo domain, 
>> or around the mission if anyone ever wants to meet up!
>>
>> Ed
>>
>> PS - LMK if you sign up and I'll wave any fees (normally takes a 15% cut, 
>> my username is "ed")
>>
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