Hamelyn is an online re-commerce platform that allows users to sell used books, video games, CDs, and DVDs by scanning barcodes to receive instant pricing and arranging free home pickup. This service addresses the challenge of selling second-hand items by eliminating the need for physical transportation and providing payment within 24 hours.
Funding
$2.1M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
Founders
Product
Problem
Selling used books, video games, CDs, and DVDs typically involves the inconvenience of transporting items to physical stores or managing individual online listings. Traditional methods often lack transparency in pricing and can result in delayed payments.
Solution
Hamelyn provides a re-commerce platform that simplifies the process of selling used media. Users scan the barcodes of their items using the Hamelyn app to receive instant price quotes. Hamelyn then arranges for free home pickup of the items. Sellers receive payment within 24 hours of Hamelyn receiving the items.
Target Audience
Hamelyn targets individuals looking to sell their used books, video games, CDs, and DVDs quickly and conveniently from home.
Features
- Barcode scanning via mobile app for instant price quotes
- Free home pickup service for used items
- Payment within 24 hours of item receipt
- Support for books, video games, CDs, DVDs, and vinyl records
- Online platform accessible via web and mobile app