Rumgr recreates the feeling of a garage sale with an iOS app, letting users find stuff locally. It’s a little bit like Craigslist

Who doesn’t love a good garage sale? There is something thrilling about finding a book or collectable you’ve been looking for for years — and of course, it’s gratifying to sell it, too. A new app call Rumgr recreates the feeling of a garage sale with an iOS app, letting users find stuff locally. It’s a little bit like Craigslist, but without the extra categories or useless descriptions.

Rumgr, created by Dylan Bathurst, allows users to simply take a picture of something they want to sell, then barter a price with other users to sell it or just get rid of it. The app shows you photos of items within 1, 2, 5, 10, 25, and 50 miles, as well as items listed that are beyond 50 miles away. Only thumbnails of the item appear along with a few comments, which can include what the item is, reducing the time it takes to list an item and eradicating potentially false descriptions. (Craigslist, anyone?) And because the app is designed to locate only local items, you won’t have to worry about negotiating shipping costs or being asked to do a scammy wire transfer. Bathurst, who started Rumgr while working at Zappos, explained the method of buying and selling is simple.

“Rumgr is all about making it as easy as possible to buy and sell stuff. You literally take a photo, and it’s on Rumgr and ready to sell. You don’t have to fill out lengthy descriptions, tags, or prices. Sellers instantly get push notifications when someone has expressed interest in an item.”

Bathurst also explains the design of the app with its focus on thumbnails. “Rumgr isn’t really about finding specific items you need; it’s more about finding interesting items around you,” Bathurst says. When you see an item you like, users make a bid for it in the comments, and then both users can go into private chat mode to discuss the technicalities of the transaction.

Rumgr is still in early stages and constantly adding more features, but has been popular amongst individuals and local merchants who just have extra stuff. You can try out Rumgr from the iTunes App Store today, and be sure to let us know what you think about the app in the comments.