Hire out GPS units
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There has been a fund raising idea to hire out GPS units, now the question is how can this be done?
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People that can hire out GPS:es
- User:Emj A GPS mouse (puck), connecting via USB. Donate €10 to OSM and lend it for 2 months.
cons
- this is a business in itself
- how can you trust people with your gear? - hold a refundable deposit
- probably only people with GPSes will contribute
pro
- money
- and easy way for people to contribute
- just hire a GPS, and you can:
- collect tracks
- contribute money to the projects
- just hire a GPS, and you can:
cost
Assume GPS lasts for 2 years, costs £80, and is out on hire 20% of the time. Price for hiring it out would be £4 per week to break even.
Deposit would obviously be £80.
