We've done a survey and have had positive feedback so far. We don't believe that means the idea will work because there's more friction in real life than in taking a survey. But it's given us enough motivation to determine if students will really use this system.

We hope that in time we can make it more financially viable for students. At first we'll need early adopters who buy into the idea of renting from students instead of bookstores. That seems to be an easy sell since few students aren't frustrated with the options available. The trick will be providing them with a great experience so they, in turn, become evangelists to the rest of the student population.

But yes, we share your concerns...and plan to squash them :).