One of the very first things people realised they could do online was sell their crap. Since that realisation, e-commerce has gotten a little more advanced. But online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Gumtree still kick along, promising you the opportunity to find great deals as long as you're willing to drive 40 minutes to some guys house.

We go through a whirlwind tour of the online marketplace, how it got to where it is, and the forces making them less essential.

<p>One of the very first things people realised they could do online was sell their crap. Since that realisation, e-commerce has gotten a little more advanced. But online marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace, eBay and Gumtree still kick along, promising you the opportunity to find great deals as long as you're willing to drive 40 minutes to some guys house.</p>
<p>We go through a whirlwind tour of the online marketplace, how it got to where it is, and the forces making them less essential.</p>

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