College student sells dinner reservations in NYC through app

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
College student at Brown University sells dinner reservations at top NYC restaurants through Appointment Trader app, earning $100,000. The app allows users to bid on reservations sold by sellers, with the platform taking a cut. Some restaurants partner with the app, while others are against the practice.

Key Points

  • Alex Eisler, a sophomore at Brown University, sells dinner reservations through Appointment Trader
  • Appointment Trader has 15,000 sellers who post reservations for bidding
  • The platform has sold $5.7 million in reservations in the last year
  • Some top restaurants partner with the platform, while others are against the practice
  • Resy's terms and conditions prohibit the resale of reservations

Pros

  • Allows more people access to exclusive dining experiences
  • Provides opportunity for students to earn extra income

Cons

  • Makes sought-after reservations even more unattainable for some guests
  • Some restaurants are against the practice of reselling reservations