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Swap Story: Skill Swap Brings Repeated Rewards

2012-02-12 08:08:05, by Swapsity

As a busy entrepreneur named one of Toronto’s top personal trainers, Igor needed a way to relax and recharge. Enter Natalia, a foot reflexologist looking for help getting fit but unwilling to pay the expensive cost of a personal trainer. Now these two have joined forces, swapping physical fitness...

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Featured Swap Story: Crafty Swapper Offers One of a Kind Critters

2011-11-15 17:12:56, by Swapsity

The creative mind behind Swapsity’s Swaptopus has turned her eco-friendly talents for crafting custom-made critters into swap success. Using recycled materials, Lisa made the Movie Music Eco-Swap mascot, which debuted at the Live Green Toronto Festival and was a huge hit with visitors of...

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Featured Swap Story: Swapping a Guitar for a Great Grab-Bag

2011-05-23 20:14:30, by Swapsity

A little creativity goes a long way when it comes to finding the perfect swap. Just ask Gerry, who recently completed his first Swapsity trade. On the hunt for an acoustic guitar, he reached out to Martin Provost in Ottawa before deciding on a local deal with fellow member Alana. She traded Gerry a...

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Featured Swap Story: Swapping Creation for Inspiration

2011-04-11 14:51:42, by Swapsity

It was an exchange of art and energy for Swapsity members Tori and SherDoc. The pair met at a church to swap a reflexology super session from SherDoc for one of Tori’s painting, which SherDoc plans to give to his best friend as a housewarming gift. It was a successful exchange for both—and...

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Featured Swap Story: Lights, camera, swap action!

2011-02-12 22:15:17, by Swapsity

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...

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Featured Swap Story: Moms of the Swap Market

2011-01-29 08:55:45, by Swapsity

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,...

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Featured Swap Story: Going Once, Going Twice, Swapped!

2010-10-18 20:51:29, by Swapsity

Remember Meagan, swapper extraordinaire? She's been busy on SwapSity, trading her way to some great stuff. Just recently, she bartered jewellery for basket weaving lessons and beading supplies for a DVD set, a tomato planter and a moleskin notebook. Her SwapSity activity also led to an offsite exchange...

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Featured Swap Story: A Winner in Every Way

2010-08-26 19:51:08, by Swapsity

Kimberly may be a new member but she's so enthusiastic, swap-savvy and pro-active that we just had to share her story with you. She joined SwapSity a mere month ago and has already won the Multi-Post Giveaway, attended a SwapSity workshop on de-cluttering and completed a few swaps! Kimberly is currently...

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Featured Swap Story: A Studious Swap

2010-07-08 06:59:44, by Swapsity

Mary and Ai both love teaching but are beginning to learn how enriching and fun it can be to suddenly become students through barter. When Ai offered Mary the Japanese lessons she had listed on her WishList, Mary almost passed it up. She didn't think she had anything to offer in exchange and couldn't...

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Featured Swap Story: Cat Care Swap Brings Neighbours Together

2010-05-19 10:31:59, by Swapsity

For cat owners and condo neighbours, Dorothy and Susan, a SwapSity group has led to the perfect pet care arrangement. After Dorothy offered cat-sitting services, Susan, a fellow cat lover, proposed a pet care swap. They talked it over and have come up with their own unique barter arrangement. In case...

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