I guess I should ask if there are any other platforms like Craigslist other than maybe say Facebook marketplace or eBay. I believe those are the only two similar sites.

I have an online business idea that involves a similar platform. However, it is for a specific niche. Basically it is a platform strictly for people who are into collections, gaming, and anime/manga. So things like LEGOs, Pokemon cards, Star Wars merch, old and new consoles, PC gaming parts, controllers, as well as things from popular anime franchises like DBZ, One Punch Man, etc. etc.

My brother and I have been bouncing ideas off each other but I am not sure if this is something that could work or not.

OfferUp is one that comes to mind. It is an app. Not sure if you would count it but eBay as well.

I don't know of a niche specific one that allows people to sell items though. You might have a good idea here. Just keep working with it.

On 6/11/2026 at 9:32 AM, justdave said:

Basically it is a platform strictly for people who are into collections, gaming, and anime/manga. So things like LEGOs, Pokemon cards, Star Wars merch, old and new consoles, PC gaming parts, controllers, as well as things from popular anime franchises like DBZ, One Punch Man, etc. etc.

I think you have a good idea if you can approach it the right way and get people interested in it. The issue with doing something like this, is that it relies on in-person interactions. The reason it works for places like Gamestop and Bricks and Minifigs is because it offers a safe and secure location to sell used items and collectibles. You would have to convince people to want to risk dealing with strangers. It is easier to do this on Facebook because all their details are there.

On 6/25/2026 at 10:03 AM, donnie said:

The reason it works for places like Gamestop and Bricks and Minifigs is because it offers a safe and secure location to sell used items and collectibles. You would have to convince people to want to risk dealing with strangers. It is easier to do this on Facebook because all their details are there.

I didn't actually consider this nor think of it. I know that Gamestop as well is going to struggle moving forward with video games going digital completely in the next few years. I hope that is not the case. A lot of us collectors will be disapointed!

I will have to keep this in mind though.

The market for second-hand games is changing for sure. Imagine if you had this business idea and it took off a number of years ago, it would probably be having issues now. Although you are creating a platform so your main revenue would be from ads unlike Gamestop. Either way, there is a lot ot consider!

On 7/5/2026 at 10:41 AM, TJW1984 said:

Although you are creating a platform so your main revenue would be from ads unlike Gamestop

This as well. Since it is a virtual space and not a physical store. I am sure there is a way around this but it would cost money upfront and you would have to rely on it becoming so popular that you can franchise locations.

On 7/12/2026 at 10:53 AM, donnie said:

This as well. Since it is a virtual space and not a physical store. I am sure there is a way around this but it would cost money upfront and you would have to rely on it becoming so popular that you can franchise locations.

A physical place like this could do well in the right location but with the amount of stores I have seen get shut down in the last 3 or 4 years, I would never take a risk on something physical. Even in my line of work (I work for a small tech company), the owner rents the office space and half the people work from home. Cuts costs and not as much of a risk.