Saturday, November 10, 2007

I Do...Now I Don't, a site that matches people who are looking to sell engagement rings they no longer need

What Company Is Offering:
This social network is all about commiserating with others that have broken off their engagements or gotten a divorce. (I Do...Now I Don't), a site that matches people who are looking to sell engagement rings they no longer need or want with buyers who are in the market for a great deal. A home for people to share their relationship disasters or successes, vent about their ex's or rave about their newly single sex, provide tips on surviving a breakup or tips on how to do the breaking up and much, much more.
How It Works:
Users can share stories and advice without being judged.At least, that’s the ideal way to look at things. In reality, there’s fewer situations that receive more judgment. But the hope is that since you’re in a community with others in the same boat, you’re more likely to find others with a similar perspective. Most of the functions of this site operate in a similar manner to your average social network. There are blogs, photo albums, friending, private messages, featured articles, and the whole bit.
Why Is It Different:

What makes this network stand out from the rest (aside from the topic) is the top charts for break up songs and the auction section where you can get rid of that shiny, sparkling reminder of the relationship that just didn’t work out–the ring. Now we over at Mashable are not sure if this site is funny, or kind of sad. I kind of wish that the site would impose more of a sense of humor with its presentation–that would actually make it easier to get involved with the community. But there’s one thing you can’t deny about this site: it takes a very honest approach to the reality of relationships.

Other than commiserating, the advice given would be good for those that are in a serious relationship, or are about to get married. And that goes for the auction site too. It’s the people that are about to get married that would be buying up these second-hand rings. That being said, I Do…Now I Don’t would benefit from a little more appeal to those that are actually still with their significant other. The wedding industry is growing exponentially, and this site could take better advantage of that fact, even with its realistic approach to relationships. Blabbermash is another relationship advice site that’s recently launched.
More at:http://www.idonowidont.com/

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