Comments on: The Soul of Swapping

By: Paige

Paige — Sat, 25 Apr 2009 19:57:13 +0000

I think what went wrong was a lack of guidelines. If I had known how it was going to be-people shopping the goods that didn’t bring any to exchange, stained kids clothes, no limitation to what you take, etc.-I never would have done it. Hopefully I will have better luck next time.

By: Elena

Elena — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:22:00 +0000

Hi Paige,

I’d love to hear what exactly went wrong. With our swaps, I think it took us a few times to really get into it. The kids clothes was EASY!! The next size up and your set. With the moms clothing it can be a bit more sticky.

I hope you don’t give up and try again. Maybe some guidelines (or gentle suggestions) would help. I love mini-swaps too…where you and 1-2 friends visit each others closet for a mini swap .

If you try again, I’d love to know how it goes.

Cheers,
Elena (EcoDiva)

By: Elena

Elena — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:19:05 +0000

I’m so glad you like it. If you end up trying one, I’d love to hear about it

~Elena

By: Elena

Elena — Fri, 24 Apr 2009 18:18:29 +0000

Rebecca,

I agree. Shopping is definitely fun and has it place. But we can’t treat our clothes like Kleenex and throw them out when we are done just to get them new once more.

Swapping is a great way to go and can be FUN!!

Hugs back to you mama,
Elena
EcoDiva

By: Paige

Paige — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 20:48:07 +0000

I didn’t have such a great experience at my first swap. I left empty-handed. I was bummed.

By: Tara

Tara — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 19:53:26 +0000

Thanks Elena for raising awareness about clothes swapping and for making it sound so appealing! This article is very helpful and inspiring!

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 23 Apr 2009 04:04:19 +0000

Elena-I think this is where our world should be headed! We have decided that we will no longer purchase new. Instead, we will hit up swaps and consignment…what a wonderful way to reduce, reuse and recycle!
Glad the “swapping” concept is getting out there.
Hugs,
Rebecca

By: ecodiva

ecodiva — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 23:07:03 +0000

Hi Carla,

I feel the same way. Whenever I log on I feel like I’ve found a little treasure box of goodies. And it always seems so much more intimate than ebay or online auctions.

Let me know if you know of other good online swaps, or if you try one with your friends.

Cheers,
Elena

By: carla

carla — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 22:58:28 +0000

Thanks for sharing the online swap links! I know I can spend hours on them.

By: ecodiva

ecodiva — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 18:33:27 +0000

So great to hear it. The dads had a great time at my last swap…they really got into the whole “shopping” mode and were thrilled to let go of some outdated, yet “vintage” to others stuff.

I’d love to hear how it goes

Enjoy!
Elena

By: NonStopDad

NonStopDad — Wed, 22 Apr 2009 17:33:03 +0000

EcoDiva,
Thanks for informing us of yet another way to be green consumers. I’m gonna consider how I can start “swapping” and replace my old (but serviceable) stuff with “new” stuff.

-NonStopDad