What do you wish you could buy in the Gulch Marketplace?

Posted by BrettRocketSci 9 years, 8 months ago to Business
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There is a popular sentiment here in the online Gulch (and one I share) that life would be much better if we could conduct business only with those who share our values, and avoid those who act against them. I love the fact that the owners of this community created the marketplace. Moving Objectivism from the pages of a book into daily life requires that we integrate it into our work, our family, and our actions. "Put your money where your philosophy is," to paraphrase the popular cliche.
So, what do you wish you could purchase here in the marketplace? Even better, what have you gone into the marketplace specifically to find and purchase, but came up empty? We need to be more conscious, consistent, and purposeful in putting our values into practice. Help yourself and the entrepreneurs among us by telling us what you want or need to purchase from fellow Objectivists! Thanks!

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  • Posted by BrettRocketSci 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Thanks for your comment Jan! Can I follow up with you directly to learn more about your inertia or willingness to change your habits?
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  • Posted by $ puzzlelady 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    In 2013 we were in Beaver Creek, Aspen, Frisco and Boulder. Any of them near you? I love the altitude.
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  • Posted by BrettRocketSci 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Thanks for promoting yourself! Let me ask, assuming you haven't put your business in the Marketplace, what's the main reason?
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  • Posted by BrettRocketSci 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    We have this potential and capability now here with the Marketplace. Maybe not perfect, but I'm trying to spur us onward. Thanks for your comment!
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  • Posted by BrettRocketSci 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Thanks cranedragon! That's what I want too. We happen to be neighbors by Texas standards. ;-) I'm in San Antonio.
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  • Posted by $ jdg 9 years, 8 months ago
    Hideable cameras and other spy gear. So I can film the police without getting popped for it.
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  • Posted by strugatsky 9 years, 8 months ago
    The Gulch has a feature of indicating approximate distance of members. Can it be expanded with either more precise locations or groupings of who's available in a particular area? I don't know if a radius is the best measure; perhaps a geographic/political area (or both). Members can then contact each other and do business.
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  • Posted by strugatsky 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    This is an early 19th century Russian recipe, called Borodinsky, for the monastery where it was made (the famous Borodino field where Napoleon had his big battle prior to entering Moscow). The recipe is well known, but the ingredients are different after 200 years. It took much labor and time to find the equivalent one to make it work. Normally, rye is made either with yeast or wheat to help it rise. This one is a true sourdough - no yeast, and 100% rye. We're kind of proud of it since no one else, at least on the East coast, has been able to duplicate it.
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  • Posted by vido 9 years, 8 months ago
    A working replica of Galt's engine prop. That was cool...
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  • Posted by wiggys 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    thanks for the correct spelling of the island.
    i believe the primary pirate island was royal is. just to the north where there is a large rok that is covered in high tide, and the british ships not knowing that would hit it. I spent 7 months sailing the islands years ago. when i was back a couple of years ago i noted very little has changed out side of paradise island..
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  • Posted by $ jbrenner 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Eleuthera was a popular spot for pirates back in the day. Perhaps I'll fly a Danneskjold Repossessions flag there.
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  • Posted by wiggys 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    when you were in colorado did you exhibit on the wetern slope such as grand junction?
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  • Posted by wiggys 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    i have friends who have a house on eleuthra for many years. nobody bothers them and that is as i expect you know more populated than the whole of the exuma chain which is where i would look.
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  • Posted by khalling 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    headed to Germany for a wedding end of September. Will have some rye sourdough and think of you :)
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  • Posted by term2 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Yes, we need an Angie's list type of thing for local labor, medical, dental, etc. Why help the looters that abound when we can support the people who value freedom. Kind of like whats in ALONGSIDE NIGHT, the book.
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  • Posted by $ puzzlelady 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Rye sourdough is my favorite. Can we freeze it? At this stage of my life I'm willing to indulge myself in what I really like, and hang the cost. I buy Belgian chocolates by the case from Germany at $12 a box. To me it's worth it. How can I get two loaves of your rye sourdough shipped to Maryland?
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  • Posted by Eudaimonia 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    100% rye?
    That's got to be some dense bread!

    And, yes, the problem is the shipping costs.
    Absolutely.
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  • Posted by $ jlc 9 years, 8 months ago in reply to this comment.
    Yes. This is a lot like what I would like to buy - the nuts and bolts of life.

    Jan
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