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olivercameron on March 18, 2011 | parent | context | favorite | on: Seeing Interactive (YC W10) Changes Name To OwnLoc...

I'm not sure I understand the differentiator between OwnLocal and Groupon. Could someone explain, maybe with product examples? As far as I can see, they're going "hyper-local", but what's more hyper-local than a restaurant with 50% off a block over from my house? Maybe I missed something. Either way, good luck OwnLocal!

zach on March 18, 2011 [–]

As I see it, although it's essentially the same product, it's a significantly different outlet.

The comparison I'd make is between Blockbuster and Redbox.

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