Kamis, 19 Februari 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.

On some of the larger websites, people can post all kinds of items and offer many different services too. There are also niche websites dedicated to exchanging particular items like books or clothing whilst others offer only services such as pet sitting or baby sitting. Some websites only serve a particular area and people can meet up with one another more easily.

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.

Exchanging goods in person is always a good idea as it offers the opportunity to both parties to see the goods. When arranging to meet someone it is preferable to arrange a meeting somewhere like a coffee shop. Taking a friend along makes the whole procedure even safer.

If you love the latest fashions but cannot always afford them, join a worldwide community that swaps clothes, accessories and even cosmetics. Some websites are designed to help parents with swapping gently used clothing and toys with other parents whose children are different ages. You can post your kids used clothing for other users to pick from. Books, CDs, video games and electronic devices also have websites devoted to swapping.

Sometimes the time at which swaps are posted influence their popularity. Posting Christmas decorations for swapping in January is not a good idea but if they are posted in November, they are far more likely to get attention. The same goes for Halloween costumes and other items specific to a particular holiday or season.

Some of the niche websites have very loyal communities. Sometimes new members have to be recommended before they can join. Larger websites usually offer free membership and the more people who join the better. There are different rules and regulations and ways of operating. Some use a points system, for example, whereby members receive points for goods posted and can use these to get items they want. On some websites, users do not relate to one another at all and swapping is arranged for them.

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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