Lights, camera, action! Swapsity is integrating video in the online swapping experience. Take the same technology of video sharing sites and use it to enhance your swap listings. Add definition, life and dazzling colour that goes beyond plain words or still images. It will also help display your items...
Seven months ago, we conducted a satisfaction survey and the response was excellent. It gave us an opportunity to hear from many of you and implement improvements based on your input. In the last couple of months, we have introduced a lot of usability upgrades, a simpler swapping system and face-to-face...
Halloween may be creeping up but don't be scared into dropping all of your cash on costumes, accessories, and decorations. Last year, Swapsity's Halloween swap was a smash hit, helping members recycle their spooky goodies and find some new treasures at the same time. This year should see even more members...
This past Saturday, September 26th brought a crisp promise of Autumn and lots of new items for our media Swap Meet. The goal was simple, participants were asked to bring a few books, CDs, DVDs or Blu-rays and in return could take home the same number of items that they contributed. Each person was able...
Looking to update your books, movies and music libraries while being easy on the environment and your wallet? The Book-Movie-Music Swap Meet event on September 26th is the perfect opportunity to recycle, de-clutter and get value out of the books, movies and CDs you're tired with....
We have come a long way since our launch on September 3, 2008. Just one year ago, we started revolutionizing the way Canadian consumers trade goods and services online when Swapsity unveiled its innovative bartering community. Our membership grew swiftly, items got swapped and recycled while members...
Swapping online is a beautiful thing, but there's something about the interaction that makes face-to-face bartering extra sweet. This past Saturday, excited swappers brought their books, clothes, homespun jewellery, video games and baby items to our first Swapsity Swap Meet. Within minutes of opening...
We are organizing a Swap Meet in downtown Toronto. This green event will bring together savvy swappers, eco-enthusiasts, parent barterers and thrifty shoppers, all under one roof. Keep useful things out of landfills, find new treasures, free yourself from the clutter and have tons of fun trading! With...
It was a long time coming but summer is finally here! The only challenge now is keeping vacation expenses down without giving up the fun. Luckily, we've already seen a number of fabulous summer items on Swapsity that are going to make it a cinch. If we can offer any advice, it'd be to take advantage...
We're at it again, improving the Swapsity experience. This time, we've simplified a few vital features to make the site easier to use and more intuitive. As soon as you log in, you'll notice a more visually pleasing and user-friendly interface which displays your account summery and current swap activities. There,...