Zilok: marketplace for rentals...everything from cars to handbags

[mandy]

France-based Zilok has taken this concept to another level, with the US launch of its rental service. It’s like Craigslist, but you rent stuff instead of buy it. That goes for furniture, real estate, electronics, clothing and more. We already have rental sites for puppies and purses. Why limit ourselves?

Zilok is set up in a pretty useful manner, with the ability to add items to favorites, check the verification status of a renter, set prices and terms, and choose a length of time for rental. The two most useful aspects of Zilok are probably the PayPal deposit option, which curbs the renter from having items stolen, and a shared calendar for seeing when the item will be available for rent, and selecting the time you’d like to rent the item. I really like the self-regulation for Zilok that these options present...

full article: http://mashable.com/2007/11/06/zilok/

Zilok: http://us.zilok.com/

US site launch announcement from the company's blog:

Zilok.com is a new concept that is changing the habits of consumers. Now everyone can put their stuff up for rent, and rent anything they want to anyone around them. You already buy and sell your belongings on the internet, but now you can also enjoy the advantages of renting them online. A desire to stay on the cutting-edge of technology, urban living and the practical concerns of less storage space, gaining access to luxury goods, and an environmental impetus against overconsumption all contribute to a rising interest in renting.

"You sell on the internet, now you can rent!" is Zilok's new slogan. For the first time, individuals can put their goods for rent on the internet, and benefit from renting's numerous advantages: keep more of your stuff, and obtain revenues often greater than selling. The electric drill you only use once a year, the tuxedo or designer handbag stored at the back of the closet, your 3 person tent that you only use occasionally. Just think of everything you have lying around, and you'll quickly realize just how much you have to offer for rent...

full article: http://us.zilok.com/blog/45-zilok-the-on...-in-the-us