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27 August 2011

Weekend Swap Meet →[More:] Post a list or a pic of stuff you want to put up for swap, and include your wants as well. It's easy. Make an offer, here or however, and carry on from there.

If you put it up for swap, you are willing to pay to ship it. The idea is to keep this cash free.

post by: Ardiril at: 00:22 | 18 comments

≡ Click to see image ≡ The strings are for a 12-string guitar.

Click here for a larger picture.

Want list:

Dangerous Visions, Again Dangerous Visions by Harlan Ellison
electronic kitchen timer
backscratcher
extension cord
soldering iron

Let's see what you got!

posted by Ardiril 27 August | 00:23

I have lots of extension cords, 2-prong or 3-prong? 4-pluggers or more?
I'm interested in the Gaiman books (one author I'm ashamed I haven't kept up on)

I'll need some time to take pictures of what I have that's swappable... DVDs, CDs, books, small appliances (including a classic George Foreman Grill), decorative thingies, various gadgets (including a Flip Video)...

posted by oneswellfoop 27 August | 01:49

I'll be here all weekend. 3-prongs would be perfect; I'm not picky but not a single outlet in this place is handy for me.

posted by Ardiril 27 August | 02:11

Also, want lists are just suggestions. If someone posts a portable chess set, say, I would be very interested, although it's not on my list.

posted by Ardiril 27 August | 02:44

I would like a white noise machine (like this).

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 27 August | 08:20

This is a great idea! I just got rid of so much stuff for the move though. Hmm...

I have extra computer speakers, novels and poetry books published by my company (FSG), and aloe plant babies.

I want champagne glasses, blackout curtains or shades, an empty knife block or something to put my sharp knives in, and homemade cookies.

posted by rmless2 27 August | 08:41

Oh I also have a bunch of cheap jewelry I don't wear anymore-- anyone have bold taste or kids who like to dress up?

posted by rmless2 27 August | 08:43

I also want an exercise bike! We got rid of our busted one before the move and I've been aching to have one again. After the hurricane, I'm trolling Craigslist full-time until I can find a cheap one to drag over here.

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 27 August | 09:40

I have a big stack of paint chips I don't need anymore.

posted by ThePinkSuperhero 27 August | 09:40

Computer speakers? How are they powered? I could use a pair if they plug into the wall.

posted by Ardiril 27 August | 11:43

Let's see pics! Nothing special, just a pile of junk on a table.

posted by Ardiril 27 August | 11:47

I don't have a back scratcher I can send, but I do have a tip. The best back scratcher I've ever used is a spaghetti fork (like this). I got mine for just $1 from the dollar store.

posted by marsha56 27 August | 14:23

Oh, I have got to go try that right now. This long hair is starting to get aggravating.

posted by Ardiril 27 August | 14:26

That's not bad at all! Not quite what one of those souvenir wooden ones can do, but incredibly serviceable and certainly better than a wall corner. I like a backscratcher that damn near draws blood.

posted by Ardiril 27 August | 14:31

I have too many dice. Can send you a handful of random dice.

posted by get off of my cloud 27 August | 15:10

Ooh, bold jewelry. Yes, please!

posted by Madamina 28 August | 10:24

No one has pics of stuff they want to trade? That's ok, it's a new concept. We still have the rest of today, and all week to get ready for next weekend.

posted by Ardiril 28 August | 10:41

≡ Click to see image ≡

posted by get off of my cloud 28 August | 11:44

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