Two Toronto entrepreneurs found the perfect way to promote their businesses and expand their networks through barter. A Swapsity barter auction brought together Shayne, a budding photographer, and Dmitri, the owner of an LED lighting business. With an offer of an environmentally-friendly, long-lasting 7W...
An open mind leads to a greater variety of interesting offers. How can you let your fellow swappers know that you’re receptive to a range of barter deals? Keep your WishList long and diverse. A varied WishList lets others know that you’re flexible and open to new swaps. Think about items...
The story of Meka and Jenn’s swap goes to show that it doesn’t take special skills to score big through barter. You just need the right attitude and an open mind! Meka, a Swapsity member with a lot of cool skills to share, recently scooped up a luxury organic cotton crib set with bumpers,...
If you don’t have all your stuff listed on Swapsity, what are you waiting for? This month, every item or skill will get you one step closer to a $30 Chapters gift card! The member with the most new listings posted during January will get to treat themselves to brand new books, CDs, DVDs and...
Why list your items and skills? Having more to barter with is like having more money to spend. Look at it this way: in a cash economy you slave away to earn every dollar you receive, but in a barter economy you simply list your swappable stuff. It's that easy. The more items you have to fill your barter...
Season's Greetings and all Good Wishes for the New Year!
With the holidays just around the corner, we can’t help but give you amazing website improvements that will enhance your swapping experience and make navigation a breeze. Be sure to check them out! Easier User Accounts Navigating your Swapsity account is now easier than ever. When you log...
It may be a white Christmas but Swapsity has a few tips to make your celebrations a little greener. Try some of these eco-friendly ideas this holiday season. Christmas Cards: Save paper by sending your warm wishes in an e-card instead of using traditional cards. Greener Gifts: When it comes to giving gifts,...
Did you ever stop and wonder where all the stuff we own comes from, how it gets to us and where it goes when we're finished with it? Want to learn the real costs of our consumer-driven culture and what you can do to help stop the vicious cycle? Watch this thought provoking video for a fact-filled look at...
Last Saturday, eco-minded ladies with a love for fashion spent their afternoon trying on and swapping clothes, learning from beauty experts and getting glam at our Ultimate Fashion Swap Party held at Green Instead. Participants raided their closets for the clothes, shoes and accessories they no longer wear...
