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Encore is an AI-powered search engine for your thrifting needs


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Image Credits: EncoreBoth Ruber and Chopra are immigrants, he said, and they’ve been used to spending time and money at thrift stores. Some people just key in a simple sentence like “Show me jeans” while others write a detailed description like “I am a 6’2″ person who skies and looking for skier pants under $100 with no big logos on them.” However, the company is also experimenting with a $3 per month subscription providing unlimited searches with advanced models, finding items by uploading images, and offering support via email and chat.

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