If the makerspace goes as planned and we can network makers together, there will big a huge supply of custom made stuff available. Etsy has already grow to be successful despite its similarity to ebay because it connects makers together with people.
What etsy doesnt do (as far as I know) is allow for people to submit requests for custom items (like a table that looks like a shark or a desk that allows you to sit or stand without having to adjust monitor arms and such every time).
If you had a large network of makers, you could allow them to submit bids to create these custom items (along with documentation about their bid, such as how they plan on solving the not adjusting the monitor arm problem). Independent makers can peruse these submissions and choose one as they wish. Makers' feedback can be followed and reputations can slowly emerge.
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