The Barr family recently purchased a new sofa and is trying to sell their old one. My wife posted in a local email group and potential buyers asked questions.
“Do you know this model? Rather than asking too many questions, I'd rather look it up online. 🙂 Thanks!” she wrote.
This is an old sofa so all product codes are years old and have melted into the sand. So I took two photos of the furniture and uploaded them to Gemini for help. The Google chatbot returned its best guess in seconds.
”Tillery Sectional: This is a very popular modular West Elm sofa that was available at the time.
Matching appearance: The low backrest and deep seat are very characteristic of Tillery. Tillary is known for its interchangeable backrest that can be moved or removed, and the sofa's armless chaise longue and backrest look like loose cushions or pieces, a key feature of Tillary.
Note: According to search results, Tillery was considered and discussed around 2014 and will likely be purchased in 2013.. ”
Gemini also shared other helpful tips on how to identify products.Some West Elm sofas have zippered compartments on the back or bottom to store additional components (such as legs or connectors) and may have tags on the inside.. ”
That was enough to find the matching product and send all the details to the buyer. We closed the deal on Tuesday for $200. This is enough for 10 months of Gemini Pro subscription.
This holiday period, the Barr family plans to spend a lot of time slouched on their new plush sofa. I call this the “AI Bubble Sofa.”
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