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Is Bartering Books, Movies, Music and Games Practical?


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A long time ago, people used to trade items back and forth… and they’re still doing it today. When they do this, they don’t give money for the items. It’s called Bartering… or trading. Perhaps you have items sitting around your house that you just don’t use or need anymore. They could be things like books, CDs, or video games. If you try to sell these things, you get virtually nothing for them. Why not trade them with someone and get something in return you’ve been wanting? This is where Swaptree.

You list the books, CDs, DVDs, and video games that you want to get rid of and the books, CDs, DVDs and video games that you want and swaptree does the rest.

Swaptree will show you all of the items that you can receive for your items. Clicking on a “GET NOW” link next to an item will show more information about both the item and the trader you will be receiving the item from.

If you decide that you want to initiate a trade for an item, then an e-mail will automatically be sent to the other parties in the transaction. If the other traders accept, the trade is completed and you will then be provided the shipping address where you need to ship your item.

All trades on swaptree are one-for-one, meaning that you will trade one item and receive one item in return, and therefore all items have the same value. Therefore, make sure when you list the items on your “have list” that you are willing to trade any one of those items for any item on your “want list”.

What a fantastic idea this is! It’s super-easy to sign up and get started, and it really does work. Not only can you save yourself money by not having to buy books anymore… you’re also doing your part in “being Green”. Two-fer-one! Score!

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Chris – you crack me up…keep reporting!
I used to hang out on Paperbackswap, but I too caught wind of Swaptree over the summer and trade at least a few CDs (maybe a few books once in a while) every day. Its a really cool site, I just hope it stays!

I think if you were trying to downtalk the idea of actually trading it, then it would be half empty. But if you were working at your desk and someone came up and tried to take it away from you, you’d say “Hey!! Don’t take that away!! It’s still half full!”

I wonder what someone would trade me for an extra Logitech USB headset that I have.

Very entertaining look at barter and how to get value out of that stuff you don’t need anymore. Not sure the the water is the best example. For me it was an old snowboard and little used blow up pool. Thanks

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