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Sunday, February 22, 2015

Go Online And Swap Stuff

By Olivia Cross


Before money was introduced, people would barter goods and services. With the connections offered by the internet, people are discovering bartering once again. All kinds of websites offer the option to swap stuff. It is an easy way to get rid of what you do not want and get what you do want without having to part with any cash.

Some sights are larger ones, offering swapping of all kinds of goods and services from trading in a car for a plot of land to exchanging house cleaning for baby sitting. Many niche sites also exist, dedicated to swapping of particular items such as clothing. There are also those that serve a particular local area, making it easier to meet in person.

All trades are carefully monitored by reputable websites and rules and regulations are put in place to protect both parties. When swapping expensive items, particular care needs to be taken and shipping such items off to somebody without having seen what they are exchanging is asking for trouble. Inexpensive items can be posted or shipped without too much risk.

When arranging an exchange, it is preferable to do so in person. This is why swapping with someone local is better. Arrange to meet the person at a coffee shop and take someone with you as an extra precaution. You will be able to seal the deal after each person has examined the items to make sure both parties are happy.

Many people are addicted to sites like those swapping clothing. They provide a way for them to indulge a desire for new clothes without having to part with any cash at all. Some of these sites even offer exchange of accessories and cosmetics. For parents with children who grow out of clothing so quickly, websites provide a way for them to connect with other parents in the same predicament and exchange clothing that still has plenty of wear. Book lovers can easily exchange books in the same way and video games are another popular item for exchange.

The timing of when you post items for swapping often makes a difference. Swapping Christmas decorations, for example, is obviously better in the period just before Christmas. A beautiful prom dress is highly likely to be swapped successfully just before prom.

These websites usually offer free membership. Some of them have more tight knit communities and require recommendation by a member to join. They also operate in different ways with some arranging the swapping between members so that they do not communicate with one another at all. Others operate on a point system, giving points for items which the member can use to get other items.

Instead of storing unwanted items or throwing them away, people are now taking advantage of the opportunity presented by these websites to barter. This is the perfect way to get rid of these items rather than cluttering closets or ending up in the trash. It can also be a way of saving a huge amount of money by getting needed or wanted goods without parting with any cash at all.




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