SBD762 Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 This idea has probably been put forward before. I note that many people (in Tech Section) often want small / medium size items, fairly quickly and without wanting to purchase 'bulk' quantities or minimum orders etc. Would or could this work? Somebody wanting something would ask and offer a swap from their spare items. For example I want right now some 4mm peel rivets, I don't want a 100 and probably neither did the person who has them did either. I also have plenty of popper studs, Lift-the-hook fasteners etc . Is there an opportunity to swap? I hear people saying what about postage costs and fairness in the swap etc. Keep this simple. Forget fairness - life is not fair. I would send my bits FOC post and ask the recipient to put a corresponding value into a charity of my or their choice. Or similar, I am sure we'd come up with something. Yes life is unfair and some with 'profit' more than others. But I find having to buy a load of gear I don't need very frustrating and I'd rather it gets put to good use , not to be chucked away after so many years because I thought I'd use them 'one-day'! What say anybody, any ideas? Is this practical? Can it be done?, Do you have a variation on my proposed theme? Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Auton Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 What a grand idea ....Oh! but what about human nature ? often gets in the way of sense but all power to your arm, I'm in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrightpayne Posted June 3, 2012 Share Posted June 3, 2012 I've several meters of 25mm loom wrap (I used on my oil pipes around the engine bay). It'll sit on the shelf till I bin it!! I've sent a few items FOC & postage paid trusting the recipient would make a contribution to NTL. If I'm honest I'm just glad someone is using something I would potentially bin. If they contribute to charity then that's a bonus. I'd only do this for members of this forum as they are generally fine and upstanding people. Good idea!! Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBD762 Posted June 3, 2012 Author Share Posted June 3, 2012 OK, that's 3 of us!!!!!!!! Seriously if there is an administrator for this site who can see this,how about creating a separate category for this to get off the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mankee Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I think this is a great idea as well, as I've always got tonnes of spare "stuff" that I keep for no real reason and I'm always wanting little bits and bobs. Having already done a fair few swaps with other club members, I feel I can trust other members not to pull a fast one on me. It would be good if there could be "private" section so that non-members can't see the free goodies that we're offering, as I'm pretty sure I've been swindled out of a few charity donations before by giving stuff away to people who I thought were members. ☹️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBD762 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 I like Mankee's commnets. A private section - "Private Swap Shop" would be good. I was unaware that anybody could access this - so I am with Mankee on this one. Next question, Who would set this up , is there an administrator for this site? Is he / she viewing this sort of stuff, do we have to contact them or could they respond to us? Any knowledge of this anyone? Cheers Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil G Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Swap Shop is a great idea along with a tool loan section possibly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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