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Big change on the way... wait for it...
What is Gifteconomy.com?
Gifteconomy is a place to give things away. It's also a place to get stuff you need. Many people have so much stuff they would give it away. Many more don't have enough.
How do I use Gifteconomy.com?
You may do either (or both) of the following basic activities:
- Post a listing of an item you want to give away.
(use the QuickPost link)
- Find an item you would like to have.
(browse the gift listings)
Also, you may sign up for a free membership which includes enhansements over basic services. However, membership is not necessary to post an item you wish to give away.
Gifteconomy.com allows you to post items you would like to give away. If shipping is required that should be paid by the receiver of the gift, in my opinion. However, the actual terms of delivery should be worked out between the giver and receiver. There will be a PayPal option for the payment of shipping costs.
You may also look (browse or search) for things you want. Once you find something, you can contact the giver and arrange for delivery.
Inspiration for gifteconomy.com comes from seeing 'good stuff' left on the curb in San Francisco over the last few years. Coupled with this is the observation that many people have stuff they don't want to keep, but also, that they don't want to spend time selling, either because it's not 'worth the time'(like common books), or because it's too hard to find a buyer (like a sofa). At the same time, many people need, or want very badly, certain stuff, like sofas and books.
There are the etherial notions which a website like gifteconomy.com becomes entangled. The redistribution of material without an intermediary currency system, and therefore, structurally, without intermediation of the state.... Such redistribution while acting as a force of efficiency in the economic system may reduce gross consumption and raise actual consumption (I'll figure a better way to say this).
None of the lofty, misty thoughts actually write the code for this site, therefore, an option to donate money to the site creator is also offered.
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