Hi Everyone,

I’m seeing a lot of activity around the Auto Moto Vehicles, Video Games and Pets categories on Pikaba. Here’s a set of interesting requests I’ve recently discovered:

• 1966 chevy truck needed
• Looking for specific wii games
• Chihuahua Bella in Need of Surgery (hope all ends up well).
• In need of a lawn mower
• 20 Gallon Steel Barrels Needed

There are a bunch of other cool items. Simply go to Pikaba and search across dozens of products and requests to find the best deal.

By the way, do you know other interesting requests to share? Let me know at alex@pikaba.com and I'll post them here next time.

Okay you recently decided to do something out of the ordinary and actually sell or trade that old antique Case Tractor lost in your garage and get something cool and trendy for yourself. Say, an iPod.

This is the case when a request can easily fit different request types. For instance, your have added it to the For Sale section, but it also should be under the trade type heading, i.e. For Trade. Why should you miss out of the benefits of placing it to different locations and just get more exposure to it?

Luckily, there’s a quite easy way to put the same request under multiple headings. Here’s how.

1. Login to Pikaba.
2. Go to the request you’d like to place under different headings.
3. Click Copy This Request. Pikaba will create a copy of the selected request.
4. Select a new Request Type for the request.
5. Click Next. A new request will be created.

And, by the way, you can also use the Copy This Request feature not only for the requests created by you but for all requests on Pikaba.

We have some exciting news coming in the near future associated with Pikaba’s next stage of development. Please bear with us as we upgrade our site and keep your eyes on Pikaba. You’ll take advantage of a bunch of features that we about to launch, including:

•  The Calendar Functionality – where you book your activities and stay on top of important events;
•  Pikaba Groups – an interactive forum where Pikaba users communicate with one another;
•  Request Alerts and Subscriptions – to customize your experience with relevant requests and offers;
•  Pikaba Advisers - a helpful bunch of Pikaba users who enjoy sharing their knowledge and expertise.
•  A number of smaller features, such as request views counter and the ability to customize the Pikaba layout to reflect your preferences.

Welcome to Pikaba!

This is the very first issue of Pikaba Newsletter. We really want to thank you for visiting our website. Whether you published your own request or commented on others', we welcome you to the Pikaba family and hope Pikaba members will help you to find whatever you're looking for.

Why Pikaba?

We want to give you tools to make your shopping process easier. Let's say, you're shopping for a trip to Hawaii, but you have no clue which hotel to stay at. You can go to a bunch of sites and forums to search for hotel recommendations, and you'll find different opinions about them. You're still confused which one to choose and whom you should trust. But you forgot to ask a friend of yours that recently vacationed in Hawaii, and will be happy to share from her experience. The only thing - your friend didn't know you're shopping for a trip, and you didn't ask her. That's just one out of many examples where Pikaba.com can help - you can publish your request and share it with your friends - they do care about you once they know what you're looking for.

Featured Request 

elaine79, a Pikaba member, posted a request asking for a dining room sets to furnish her dining room. Immediately the member received a great offer from one of the Pikaba merchants.

Featured Merchant

Riderspassion has recently created a vendor account on Pikaba.

I published information about our motorcycle accessories on Pikaba. It feels like a cleaner, more professional Craig List. Worth a try by any vendor aimed to reach new customers and acquire leads. Their Motor Vehicles category has hundreds of requests and wanted ads related to auto parts, cars and trucks, both used and new

- Scott Biccum, President, RIDERS PASSION, Website: www.riderspassion.com

Tips and Tricks

Increasing your chances of getting the best possible offers on your request:

• Make the request as detailed as possible. If, let's say, you're looking for an auto part, you need to specify the car model, year, whether you're looking for a new or old, etc.
• Provide your contact information so that local merchants find your request.
• Add keywords / tags to your request.

Success Stories 

This is an attempt to properly thank you for your very helpful service! Some things that are heartfelt are extremely hard to thank some one for.....at least for me. My wife and I was completely burned out during the Dulzura/Barrett fire, our house, (a mobilehome), at Barrett Mobilehome Park, and my 1999 Wht. Ford Ranger Pickup was burned up. We was unable to get anything thing from our place other than the clothes we were wearing. We were out at the time of the fire and when we attempted to go back home they would not let us through. I posted a few requests on Pikaba and now I have it. God Bless. You Always,

- Richard, CA

Thank you so much. This place is wonderful I never heard of it before. I am not one to ask for things I am always the one who gives to others and I love to help people out. I am a single mother of three and I just lost my main job the check that pays my rent I am in a panic over this loss. You are an angel. Again thanks!

- Anjanette, TX

Cooming Soon 

In the next issue of the Pikaba Newsletter we'll tell you about:

• New Pikaba design and features. 
• The Pikaba Contest with some really cool prizes!

You're always welcome to provide your feedback - you can do it by leaving comments on Pikaba forums, or by sending email to feedback@pikaba.com. We promise you to listen to what you have to say, whether it's a harsh critics or a thank you note

Our warmest regards,
 
The Pikaba Team 

We’re happy you’re here!

There’s lots going on with Pikaba at the moment! The biggest change you’ll see in the next couple of weeks is the interface change.

We hope Pikaba will guide to finding the best deals online. Have a look around and tell us what you think. Have fun!