Karroter of the Month - Emily

Meet Emily! 🧡 🏡 Neighbourhood: Junction Area, Toronto 💗 Heart Meter: Heart of Karrot 🥕 Emily's profile: karrot://hash_users/VlqYm7WJ9wQ0B6G9 Q: First impression of Karrot? A: I actually downloaded Karrot after not-so-great experience on other Marketplace platforms. I was trying to sell a Nintendo Switch and the buyer just made me feel really uncomfortable. When I came back to Karrot, it was such a breath of fresh air. I immediately felt safer and more comfortable, especially as someone with kids who’s constantly buying and selling things. It just fits into my life so naturally. Q: What makes the Karrot community special? A: I’ve completely stopped using other buy and sell platforms—Karrot is my go-to now. The safety, the transparency, and the people make all the difference. Everyone is so polite. I’ve had actual conversations during transactions, and as a stay-at-home mom, those moments of connection really matter. It’s not just buying and selling, it’s about feeling like you’re part of something bigger. I love knowing the things I give away are actually being used by people who need them. Q: Main motivation for choosing to buy and sell secondhand? A: I’m definitely eco-conscious, and I really believe in the positive impact of secondhand. I sell and buy a lot of items for my kids, and I also do regular spring cleanings twice a year, so Karrot helps me keep things moving. I’ve also put together bundles for people just because they were grateful, even when I didn’t “win” anything from Freecycle. It’s all about community. Q: What is your favourite feature on Karrot? A: The AI posting feature is incredible. Sometimes you don’t know how to describe an item, or what it’s worth, and it does all of that for you! And I always make sure to take well-lit photos—makes a huge difference. Q: Most memorable transaction experience? A: There’s a woman I’ve met up with a few times now. We first met at a subway station and ended up chatting about her grandson, who’s the same age as my daughter. It was such a sweet exchange. Another time, someone drove over an hour to pick something up from me—I didn’t even know until she told me! I was so touched that I added a few extra items for her to make the trip worth it. Little things like that really stay with you. Q: Favourite event? (eg. Freecycle) A: Freecycle is absolutely my favorite. When something’s been sitting for a while, I’ll just lower the price and then eventually post it for free. It’s such a great feeling to see something go to someone who’s genuinely excited to use it, rather than letting it pile up or end up in the landfill. Thanks for reading everyone! If you're interested in becoming the next "Karroter of the month" leave a comment below about what makes the Karrot community unique to you. We'll be picking from the comments! 👇