LobsterNetwork is a one of a kind "item networking" utility that helps you keep
track of your stuff and if you choose, to share your stuff with your friends.
You can use it to borrow a movie from a friend and LobsterNetwork will keep
track of the loan. You can lend your items to people and keep track of who has
them. Similarly, you can use LobsterNetwork to buy, sell, trade, or give items
out to people.
Some people even use LobsterNetwork as an offsite inventory list for insurance
purposes.
If you want or need something chances are someone else already has it and they may be willing to lend it, sell it, trade it or even give it to you. Give it a try!
Search for stuff
Your ability to search in different ways makes it easy for you to find the items
you're looking for.
You can search for items in the following ways:
- By Name
- By Category
- By Purpose (Lend, Trade, Free, Sale, or Wanted)
- By Distance – how close is it to you?
Search shot of the detailed search.
Advertise your stuff
When you add your items, LobsterNetwork allows you to choose how and where you want
your items advertised. Also, by selecting the "Inventory Only" option, your
item will not show up anywhere else but your personal inventory. That item will only be visible by
you.
LobsterNetwork lets you advertise your items in the following ways:
- For Lending
- For Trading
- For Free
- For Sale
- You Want it
Screen shot of item advertising options
Special Lend features
Whenever you lend an item to a friend you will be able to
keep track of who you lent it to and when it was lent.
LobsterNetwork keeps track of your loaned items with these features:
- Track who has your items
- Track when your items are due back
- Remind borrowers to return your items
- Allows friends to request an extension
Screen shot of items that have been lent by this user
Create/Join Communities
LobsterNetwork lets you create and join communities of like-minded individuals and allows you to advertise your items differently in each community. There are 3 types of communities:
- The Marketplace
- Public Communities
- Private Communities
Screen shot of the community set-up page
Inventory Control
LobsterNetwork can be used purely for inventory control. Using LobsterNetwork is a great way to track your inventory for the following reasons:
- Fully searchable
- Secure
- Offsite
- Item by Item Image and file storage available (useful for manuals, receipts, etc)
Screen shot of the member inventory page
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