Saturday, December 27, 2014

Looking For A Place To Swap Stuff?

By Stacey Burt


It is always good to be economical and save money for future investments. When you need to get an item, look for items at the cheapest place in order to save a dollar or two. However, what if you had a means of getting that item without necessarily using your finances? You would be able to kill two birds with one stone by saving and getting the right item. Swap stuff and get that item you have been eying for some time now and save.

Bartering is one way of trade that has been used since time immemorial. In fact it is the oldest means of trade where people met and exchanged goods with other goods they did not have. There was no money value used. This type of trading will ensure that your environment is clean since you will have an easy way to get rid of the junk and get some new stuff on the space you have created. What you may consider to be junk is a treasure to another person.

For you swap your stuff safely and successfully, look for friends or neighbors that you are familiar with so that you can trust them to deliver your item after you swap. When you know a person or a company well, then you can trust them. One also knows how well the person takes care of their items. This will give you peace of mind that they will deliver on the agreed terms.

Think out of the box when swapping. You do not swap one type of item for another of the same type. For instance, swapping a dining table for a dining table. There is a story of a guy who swapped a paper clip and at the end got a house. It is not impossible for you to be the next famous person if you are more creative.

Consider swapping stuff for a limited period. This is similar to borrowing. The only downside of borrowing is that one has to be very keen to know who has what. It is also important to know the person who is borrowing your stuff and make sure they are responsible and accountable. A good place to start your temporary swapping would be with work mates. For instance, instead of renting very expensive handbags, you could turn to your friends handbag closet.

Increase the number of people you swap with to more than one. This will increase the chances of you and the others getting the stuff they want. For instance, there is a friend of yours who deals with cameras and their accessories and you need a lens. Your friend is also looking for a place to live for a few days. Therefore provide your friend with your upstairs room and in exchange get a camera lens.

Consider swapping your stuff on the internet. There are many people on the World Wide Web who are looking for stuff and you will not miss people who are interested in yours. However, ensure you are careful to know the value of the stuff you are swapping so as not to get items of a lower value. It is also advisable to take time and shop for a while on the internet before you settle for one product.

Swapping can be beneficial to you if you follow the tips above. You will also enjoy other advantages which can include; saving on your money, protecting the environment for sustainability, you will also create new business contacts which you can use in the future and you will not also need to use money to get items that you need.




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