Friday, February 20, 2015

Go Online And Swap Stuff

By Olivia Cross


Do you have clothes, books and more cluttering up your closets while you struggle to make ends meet? The concept of bartering has been embraced by people all over the globe. With the ability the internet has to bring traders together, a whole rash of bartering sites and communities have sprung up. Swap stuff you do not want for items or services you do want and save money.

People are bartering all kinds of goods and services today from cars and furniture to baby-sitting shifts and house repairs. With many large-scale and niche sharing sites, it is not difficult to find one to meet your needs. When using one of the larger websites, ways are provided to navigate to your specific area. Other smaller bartering websites may be dedicated to serving one particular area.

Like any other activity today, safety precautions are necessary. Most of these websites have regulations in place to protect their members as far as possible. However, it is still up to the individual to be cautious. Do not post an expensive item without being sure of what you are getting in exchange. Items that are less expensive are often posted or shipped.

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.

Membership of many of the websites is free. Some use a points system whereby you receive points and then spend them on what you want. On some websites, members do not even have to come into contact with each other at all to set up swaps as this is arranged for them. Some communities are closed and require another member to recommend someone. Many are open to all and the more members the better.

There is no point in storing unused items when they can go to someone else who will appreciate them. Rather than throwing things away too, why not recycle them to another user. Let go of what you do not want and you will be surprised at what other people do not want and that you can really use. Online swaps are a really great way to save a whole lot of money.




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