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How it Works?

Hobbyhop is an online hobby marketplace, where fun meets sustainability. Imagine Airbnb or Turo but for hobby items. Earn money by renting/selling your unused items & try unlimited hobbies without breaking the bank

For renter/buyer

How to have fun while saving the environment

  • Find What You Need: Browse a wide selection of verified hobby items at an affordable prices.
  • Rent Easily: Book your desired equipment with a few simple clicks.
  • Skip the queue: Get your equipment delivered right to you or choose pick-up location
  • Enjoy Your Hobby: Get access to high-quality gear without the long-term commitment

For host/seller

How to turn your hobbies into a profitable business

  • List Your Gear: Easily list your unused hobby equipment (cameras, musical instruments, camping gear, etc.) for rent.
  • Set Your Rates: Choose your rental/selling price, delivery fee and availability.
  • Get Paid: Receive secure payments and manage your bookings all in one place
  • Receive protection: get protected in case of equipment damage

Environmental benefits

How Hobbyhop promotes sustainability

  • Reduced transportation & packaging: Local sharing minimizes long-distance shipping & packaging
  • Extended product life: Sharing keeps equipment in use longer, reducing waste
  • Reduced production: Less demand for new gear means fewer resources used
  • Reduced consumption: Sharing encourages responsible consumption and minimizes resource use

FAQ

General questions

This platform connects people who want to rent out or sell their hobby equipment (Hosts/sellers) with those who need it temporarily (Buyers). Whether it’s camping gear, photography equipment, musical instruments, or crafting tools, this marketplace makes it easy to share and access resources.

Hosts/sellers create listings for their equipment, including descriptions, usage conditions, and rental prices. Buyers browse these listings, book the equipment they need, and pick it up or arrange delivery through the platform

Yes, signing up as a Host/seller or Buyer is free. Listing is free. Hosts/sellers pay a small administrative fee on each successful rental/resale transaction, and Buyers pay only for the items they rent/buy. No other hidden fees.

Most hosts/sellers pay an administrative fee between 10-15% (similar rate as Airbnb and Turo). The administrative fee helps cover operational costs such as secure payment processing, customer support, marketing to attract more users, and maintaining the platform’s functionality and security. It ensures a seamless and safe experience for both Hosts and Buyers.

We verify users and equipment listing. We also encourage Hosts/sellers to provide accurate listings and maintain their equipment in good condition. Ratings and reviews also play a vital role in ensuring quality across the platform.

Yes! After completing a rental or resale transaction, both Buyers and Hosts/sellers can leave reviews to help others in the community make informed decisions.

All users must be at least 18 years old

Hobbyhop welcomes all hobby item listings. However, the following categories of items may not be listed on the platform and any attempt to do so is a violation of these Terms of Service and may result in a user being banned:

  •   Items that do not belong to the Owner
  •   Stolen property
  •   Gun, knives, bows, weapons of any nature
  •   Fireworks or devices involving explosives
  •   Toxic or hazardous substances, illegal drugs

You can contact our customer support team via the "Contact Us" section on the website or app. We’re here to help!

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