Loanablog: let's change the world.

Hi There, What a fantastic site. I would like to ...

2011-11-02T13:55:30.391-05:00

Hi There,
What a fantastic site. I would like to have some more information on starting an affiliate site in Australia if that possible? I would be happy to assist in any way. Good on you.
Richard

Hi There, What a fantastic site. I would like to ...

2011-11-02T13:55:06.895-05:00

Hi There,
What a fantastic site. I would like to have some more information on starting an affiliate site in Australia if that possible? I would be happy to assist in any way. Good on you.
Richard

Loanables Canada? Is it out there?

2011-11-02T11:52:47.066-05:00

Loanables Canada?
Is it out there?

Hi Mr. Rabbit, We do anonymize the address until ...

2010-09-08T21:01:52.012-05:00

Hi Mr. Rabbit,

We do anonymize the address until both parties agree to a rental transaction together. For example, if someone lives at 123 Main Street, then it will just show their address as "100 block of Main St." so that people will know generally where the person lives. Once a rental transaction is agreed to, it shares both parties' contact info (address, ph#, and email).

If you found that the site isn't obscuring your address correctly like this, please email the member support address (click the "Contact Us" link at the bottom of the page) and we'll take a look.

Thanks for being a member of the Loanables community!

I think the idea for loanable's is a great one...

2010-09-08T14:09:46.843-05:00

I think the idea for loanable's is a great one, but I think the address of the loaner should be hidden to the general searcher. I can forsee a potential thief using this service as a search engine for easy pickings. He has a description of the item and a place to pick it up. I removed my item from the listing and will not list it again until the address is hidden.

Forgive me for being crass, but how does loanables...

2010-06-09T17:55:05.557-05:00

Forgive me for being crass, but how does loanables make money?

How do build up in a local area like the SF Bar Area?

Hi Linda, Thanks for your comment. Loanables puts...

2010-04-15T21:30:17.747-05:00

Hi Linda,

Thanks for your comment. Loanables puts a rental agreement in place between the parties, and the borrower assumes all liability. We haven't had any issues to-date.

what about liability? Do the borrowers sign a waiv...

2010-04-14T12:49:58.385-05:00

what about liability?
Do the borrowers sign a waiver?

If someone borrows my saw and cuts their arm off, could they sue me?

has any of your participants ever been sued or had to pay a settlement for an injury?

I think it is a great idea, but worry about accidents.

Great writeup in the Northwest Austin Community Im...

2009-06-29T20:25:16.795-05:00

Great writeup in the Northwest Austin Community Impact Newspaper. Incredible vision and kudos for providing an avenue for teachers to get much needed supplies for their classes!

Hi DCMetro,

Yes, most of our postings are i...

2009-02-21T16:58:00.000-06:00

Hi DCMetro,

Yes, most of our postings are in Austin because that's where we started, though we do have users all over the country. The best way to get more activity in the DC area is to post as many of your "Loanable" items as you can. The listings attract other users in your area, and that's how the community expands. So please post some stuff and help spread the community!

Hello,
I stumbled upon your site and thought it...

2009-02-15T11:44:00.000-06:00

Hello,
I stumbled upon your site and thought it was great, however, i have noticed that most of your clients are from Texas. I am in the DCMetro area and could not find anyone there. In the future, will your company have service in regional areas like craigslist? and would there be a way to assist you in the DC area as maybe an affiliate?

Hi C.T.,

Yes, there are a few other sites t...

2009-02-13T20:49:00.000-06:00

Hi C.T.,

Yes, there are a few other sites that are similar, including Zilok. We think that's great -- the more opportunities there are for people to share their stuff, the better for everyone. The main difference with Loanables is that we don't charge people any fees whatsoever. It is entirely free. We welcome Zilok members to also list their items on Loanables!

Hello,

Be aware, ther's allreday a company ...

2009-02-10T05:47:00.000-06:00

Hello,

Be aware, ther's allreday a company doing this in UK, France, Belgium and Luxemburg it is www.zilok.com and is in the US also.

Regards,

C.T.

Hi Rachel,

I don't know of a similar organi...

2008-11-30T22:04:00.000-06:00

Hi Rachel,

I don't know of a similar organization in the UK. We have been approached by people who were interested in expanding Loanables to the UK. We haven't had the opportunity to localize it for other countries yet, but the UK will be the first on the list when we do!

Hi Francisco,

Thanks for your comment! For...

2008-11-23T13:30:00.000-06:00

Hi Francisco,

Thanks for your comment! For now, we are not making money, and the site is cheap enough to run that we aren't losing too much. We think the Loanables Mission is a worthwhile "investment" and support it on a volunteer basis.

Since we don't really have any marketing budget, we rely on word of mouth. Please help spread the word, and see what stuff you have around your house that you can post for others to borrow!

Hi,

I think you are doing such a great labo...

2008-11-22T11:07:00.000-06:00

Hi,

I think you are doing such a great labour. But I am curious about something: how do you monetize the company?

I mean, I'm sure that to run this company implies costs.

So could you please tell me how you achieve this?

Once again, contratulations & thanks.

Hi,

This is a great idea that occurred to m...

2008-11-20T02:26:00.000-06:00

Hi,

This is a great idea that occurred to me recently - but we live in the UK - do you know of a similar organisation here? If not, have you been approached about replicating this idea in the UK?

regards

Rachel

Loanablog: let's change the world.

Hi There, What a fantastic site. I would like to ...

Hi There, What a fantastic site. I would like to ...

Loanables Canada? Is it out there?

Hi Mr. Rabbit, We do anonymize the address until ...

I think the idea for loanable's is a great one...

Forgive me for being crass, but how does loanables...

Hi Linda, Thanks for your comment. Loanables puts...

what about liability? Do the borrowers sign a waiv...

Great writeup in the Northwest Austin Community Im...

Hi DCMetro,Yes, most of our postings are i...

Hello,I stumbled upon your site and thought it...

Hi C.T.,Yes, there are a few other sites t...

Hello,Be aware, ther's allreday a company ...

Hi Rachel,I don't know of a similar organi...

Hi Francisco,Thanks for your comment! For...

Hi,I think you are doing such a great labo...

Hi,This is a great idea that occurred to m...

Hi DCMetro,

Yes, most of our postings are i...

Hello,
I stumbled upon your site and thought it...

Hi C.T.,

Yes, there are a few other sites t...

Hello,

Be aware, ther's allreday a company ...

Hi Rachel,

I don't know of a similar organi...

Hi Francisco,

Thanks for your comment! For...

Hi,

I think you are doing such a great labo...

Hi,

This is a great idea that occurred to m...