Who says you can’t get something for nothing? Here’s a roundup of the websites that help you trade the stuff you no longer want for something you do, and possibly make some cash in the process.
1. Geenee
If you’re looking to save some money on your next holiday why not consider house swapping? With geenee.com you can register for free and advertise you house to the world. You can even specify the dates you want to go away.
www.geenee.com (opens in new window)
2. MusicMagpie
Have you modernised your music collection? Do you have stacks of unwanted CD’s? If so, musicMagpie.co.uk is definitely for you. Simply enter the barcode of the CD and see how much they will pay you for it. They even offer free postage and packaging.
www.musicmagpie.co.uk (opens in new window)
3. ReadItSwapIt
Finished a book? Why not swap it? ReadItSwapIt.co.uk is a totally free service that allows you to do just that. You can search for the book that you want and swap it for a book you don’t. You do have to pay for postage yourself and there is also a limit to the amount of books you can swap, which is dependant upon feedback from other users.
www.readitswapit.co.uk (opens in new window)
4. BIGwardrobe
This is a great way to get rid of unwanted clothes and also update your wardrobe. BIGwardrobe.com gives you the option to swap clothes for free or even buy and sell items for a small fee.
www.bigwardrobe.com (opens in new window)
5. Freecycle
You can swap or give away all sorts of unwanted items on freecycle.org. You can join a group local to you and see what people are giving away in your area, then simply arrange to pick them up for free. The idea is to encourage people to recycle and keep usable items out of landfills.
www.freecycle.org (opens in new window)
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