Interesting concept... On Wed, Jan 18, 2012 at 1:35 PM, Cary Preston <[email protected]> wrote:
> > <http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/ybuy-allows-impulse-tech-buyers-to-wonder-why-not/> > It's always helpful when tech start-ups scheme new ways for you to burn > through that bank account. Like YBUY, the membership-only site that charges > a monthly fee in exchange for trying out the latest and greatest in > gadgetry, like an iPad 2<http://www.engadget.com/2011/03/09/ipad-2-review/>or > Xbox > 360 <http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/02/new-xbox-360-slim-250gb-review/>, > *sans* shipping fees. The fresh-out-of-beta portal offers approved users > the ability to return *or* purchase the pre-selected goods after a 30 day > trial period, with that recurring charge going towards the full retail > price if you choose to opt-in. Its co-founders claim to curate the > ever-changing roster of high-end kit, taking into account the best product > reviews (ahem) and even featuring certified refurbs. So, what's the catch? > Well, there doesn't really appear to be any. It's simply up to you to curb > that tech enthusiasm and keep your credit card balance resting peacefully > at zero. > > YBUY allows impulse tech buyers to wonder, 'Why > not?'<http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/ybuy-allows-impulse-tech-buyers-to-wonder-why-not/>originally > appeared on > Engadget <http://www.engadget.com/> on Tue, 17 Jan 2012 23:35:00 EDT. > Please see our terms for use of feeds<http://www.weblogsinc.com/feed-terms/> > . > Permalink<http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/ybuy-allows-impulse-tech-buyers-to-wonder-why-not/> > > TechCrunch<http://techcrunch.com/2012/01/17/try-before-you-buy-gadget-site-ybuy-launches-with-750k-in-funding/> > | [image: > source]YBUY <https://www.ybuy.com/> | Email > this<http://www.engadget.com/forward/20150646/> > | > Comments<http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/ybuy-allows-impulse-tech-buyers-to-wonder-why-not/#comments> > > > > http://www.engadget.com/2012/01/17/ybuy-allows-impulse-tech-buyers-to-wonder-why-not/ > > > > Sent with MobileRSS > HD<http://itunes.apple.com/app/mobilerss-hd-google-rss-news/id375300540?mt=8> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "The Unique Geek" group. > To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > [email protected]. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en. > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "The Unique Geek" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/theuniquegeek?hl=en.
