Swapping Spree

I've been trying to watch how I spend my money, so last week I went on a swapping spree. If you have not yet discovered the joys of swapping, I highly recommend that you give it a try. Swaptree is excellent for for books and CDs. MakeupAlley is more than just product reviews; you can swap for makeup and more. Swapping is a great way to clean out your closet, and you only have to pay for the postage.

• Spamalot soundtrack - I'm loving "The Song That Goes Like This" and "Find Your Grail".
• Wicked The Grimmerie - fantastic pictures and information on the show.
• Eco cup - OK I didn't swap for this (it's a late Christmas present) but I love how this travel mug looks like a paper cup.
• BalmShell lipgloss - The other end of the gloss features "float art" and turns into a keychain.

How to Swap

I am addicted to swapping - clothes, books, makeup, you name it.  In an earlier post, I talked about Rehash Clothes, an online trading post for whatever is in your closet.  Some other sites that I like are SwapTree, for books and other media, and MakeupAlley, for all my beauty needs.  The basic premise is simple: you list your item, you send or receive a message asking for a trade, and you ship your item.  Rehash and MakeupAlley allow you to post pictures of your goods and SwapTree lists items by ISBN.  Of course it's important to write a good description of your item because these sites allow people to leave feedback about their experience swapping with you.  The only cost is shipping the item, so swapping is a great way to refresh your room without spending tons of cash.  So far, I have had only one bad experience swapping and that is because the person ran out of money to ship my stuff; other than that, it has been great.  Stay tuned for more posts about swapping.