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Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Tuesday's with Lin: I'll trade you 2 bags of sugar for that stunning apron!
At this time of our recession economy, most of us don't have the money to go shopping for the extra luxurious things that we would like to have. Is money really the problem? I recently came across this idea that has been happening around etsy and other websites all over the world and taken full advantage of it. I traded my goods for other peoples goods. Why? Simply because I am low on cash and they want what I've got and I wanted what they had. Have you ever wonder how people got by in the old days without money?
Barter trade. So how do we do trades in etsy. Simple.
1. Just contact the etsy store and see if they would like to trade.
2. Take a look at the positive feedback and see if they could be trustworthy.
3. Make arrangement which items you want to trade with.
4. Make formal order and ship.
5. Enjoy your happy items. :)
Doing these things had opened my eyes to so many possibilities of trading not just goods itself but creative talents. But it's these little infinite moments that can make us smile once in a while. Take a look at all my loots.
I got this gorgeous baby pair clothes in London. I had it delivered directly to my niece. :) Isn't that a wonderful trade of? I was able to give her a gift directly without me worrying about the shipping.
I couldn't decide what to get in her shop. Everything was just so lovely. I wanted to get all.
Another one for my beautiful goddaughter. I bet she'll love this, Cupcake apron for you from http://twistedboutique.etsy.com in California
I've got this stunning concord leaf pouch from http://ButterflyEffect.etsy.com
She has all these sorts of beautiful leaf pouch that will just make you feel like a forest lady. :) I've got so many amazing things from doing these trade off that I just want to share with you. I've gotten scarves from Latvia, shades from UK. A stunning hand wallet from Delaware. Soon to come is a handmade lipgloss, lotion, bath and body works etc oh how fun. I think I'm getting carried away with all these tradings.
I guess I understand now why one Etsy trader told me that her husband told her to stop the trading craze because she is running out of products!! Etsy is just a treasure trove of so many amazing things people create. I just can't get enough.
If you want to trade with me here are my shops. www.simplylin.etsy.com or www.aroundtheworld.etsy.com
But for now let me sort all these loots in my closet :) Frugality is one of our crafter's trait. And yes, a girl has got to be a girl some time! And who says that money makes the world go round. :)
Another secret tip for you from me. :) Enjoy!!
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