Real People Real Stuff

Sites Let Sellers Post Video
By JESSICA E. VASCELLARO, The Wall Street Journal
August 9, 2007; Page D3

www.realpeoplerealstuff.com is trying to bring classified listings to life by allowing users to create and post short online videos showing off everything from handbags to homes.

While it has far fewer listings than regular classified sites, and some clips are downright silly, for items like real estate and cars, it can be quite useful by giving you a panoramic view of the product.

The site, which is organized by city, doesn't charge regular consumers to post their videos although it plans to charge for businesses who want to use the services.

It has more than 200 video classifieds featuring a woman playing a $150 flute and a stand-up comedian seeking bookings at corporate events and is easy to browse.

Write to Jessica E. Vascellaro at jessica.vascellaro@wsj.com