New York City is expensive. If you’ve lived here for any length of time, you know that the cost of living is sky high — from rent to food to transportation to everything in between. This fact is widely accepted by most New Yorkers, who choose to endure a costly lifestyle in exchange for the vibrant, exciting and opportunistic culture the city provides. But if you’re looking to save a little money in the city (or even make a little extra), we’ve rounded up a number of tech companies that can help you do just that.
Shareflo is a mobile platform that streamlines hyperlocal e-commerce by allowing people to rent or buy things nearby. The company uses a proprietary algorithm to verify users through social media and peer-to-peer authentication to allow people to easily buy and rent miscellaneous items from each other.
Rent the Runway allows customers to rent designer merchandise and accessories instead of purchasing them, with styles from over 270 top brands. Using the platform customers rent a piece of clothing for four to eight days, choose a delivery date, receive a free backup size and return everything for free.
Vroom allows people to buy and sell used cars from the web, which includes free delivery and a seven-day trial period. As the biggest online car store in the world, Vroom is changing the auto industry with its hassle-free options for buying and selling pre-owned cars.
Rebagg purchases high-end designer handbags for cash. Using the platform, you simply submit a picture of your pre-owned handbag and receive a quote from the company. After Rebagg receives your items, you get paid in two to three business days.
Gilt provides its members with exclusive insider access to top designer labels. Gilt offers significant discounts on coveted brands and products, and sells clothing, home decor and local experiences across its e-commerce platform.
Fareportal helps its customers get the best deals on travel. As a type of next generation concierge service, the company integrates its front-end mobile apps with traditional travel agencies to help customers book trips. To date, Fareportal has partnered with over 450 airlines, 15,000 hotels and hundreds of car agencies worldwide.
