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jeudi 12 mars 2015

Trading Stuff Sites Grow In Popularity

By Lena Stephenson


Bartering sustained early economies but it had many disadvantages that were solved when money was invented. However, the internet has dealt with many of the disadvantages and bartering has become popular once more. Trading stuff sites are popping up all over. You can trade anything from expensive items like cars and boats to inexpensive goods like books and games.

On the larger websites it is possible to find just about anything. Niche websites are dedicated to a more specific purpose such as selling just clothing or paperbacks. A website dedicated to serving your area is beneficial as this enables you to arrange a physical meeting to inspect the goods on offer.

Registration on these websites is simple and one can begin bartering immediately. It is as easy as listing the items for trading, browsing through items listed by others until one finds what one is looking for and making an offer which is then accepted or declined. Most of these sites welcome new members and the more the better. Other websites are more exclusive and one may have to be introduced by a current member.

As with any other type of transaction, bartering requires some safety considerations. It is no good parting with something really valuable and not getting a fair exchange. Meeting in person is obviously best as one can inspect the goods and even decide at that point not to go ahead with the exchange. When meeting, arranging to meet in neutral territory, such as a coffee shop is preferable. It also helps to take someone along for company.

Posting or shipping of smaller, less expensive goods is usually safe and secure as certain procedures are followed by the members in sending and receiving of items. While bartering does bring back some of the trust that tends to get lost when money talks, there is still the possibility of getting a raw deal. Being aware of the exact terms of the trade and how it will take place can help prevent this.

One of the problems involved in trading, is deciding on an equal trade. What is considered valuable by one individual may not be valued by another. An acceptable often depends largely on needs and wants. Websites dedicated to helping parents swap clothes use this principle. Children outgrow their clothes so quickly and instead of buying new ones, parents can exchange gently worn items with other parents.

Someone who loves keeping up to date with the latest fashion will enjoy being able to exchange clothes and accessories they no longer want for other items. Exchanging furniture is also a good way of trading pieces that are no longer needed for more suitable items.

Bartering was no longer considered practical once money began to change hands. However, it is on the rise once again, largely due to the internet and the opportunity it offers to overcome the difficulties involved. People can exchange what they no longer need or want with others and get what they do need and want.




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