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Website Finds Others to Do Your Chores

RunMyErrand.com pairs doers with can't-be-bothereds

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(Newser) – The Internet is often considered a time waster—now it can be a time saver, too. RunMyErrand is a Boston-based startup that has other people do your pesky chores for you, Mashable reports. A typical errand (grocery shopping or returning something to the store, say) costs less than $10. The site is integrated with Facebook and partnered with ZipCar, and is poised to expand beyond Boston to 14 other cities shortly.

A shopper.
A shopper.   (AP Photos)
RunMyErrand allows you a chance to relax, the site claims.
RunMyErrand allows you a chance to relax, the site claims.   (runmyerrand.com)
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lklittle
Sep 2, 09 5:42 PM CDT
It'd really be great if this project would expand to more rural areas like in Alabama. I'm sure it'd cost more but using that service, I would never leave my house. Reply
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hamsammichs
Sep 2, 09 5:58 PM CDT
Yes, god forbid you have to go out and buy your own groceries and mail your own letter. Reply
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DarkFrancis
Sep 2, 09 6:03 PM CDT
That's great. Now people can spend even more time eating fried butter and Texas fried ass. Reply
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crissywidjaja
Sep 2, 09 6:27 PM CDT
I would actually sign up to run the errands :) Some extra cash... grocery shopping for me is quite relaxing! Reply
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npkimmey
Sep 2, 09 8:54 PM CDT
I agree. It seems like a nice way to take money from lazy people doing incredibly simple and lights tasks.
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