Farrah's Birthday Bonus!

   

 

  Farrah turned 1 on Jan.25/2011.  That year flew by rather quickly, to say the least.  She had a fun birthday, which we celebrated on Sunday, so that we could all be there.  I had meant to post a special bonus for her item on her birthday, but before I realized it, that day came and went.  lol  So, I'm initiating her birthday bonus today.  The bonus is very similar to the Christmas Present Percentage bonus that I held this past Christmas, but the percentage that will be awarded will be 5% instead of 10%, and will only be one person.  This bonus doesn't just apply to the 2010 Penny, but will be applied to all of the pennies in the race.  

     In case you didn't hear about how the Christmas Present Percentage bonus worked, basically, the next trader from any of the items in the race will receive an additional 5% ITT on top of the ITT that they will already be entered for.  But, unlike the Christmas Present Percentage bonus, this will only be to the next trader, and not the next trader of each penny.  If it sounds confusing, it isn't.  If I accept your offer first, you get the bonus.  Simple as that.  

     This bonus is available starting today (Jan.26/2011) and will end on Sunday (Jan.30/2011).  If your offer is accepted before the end date, but the trade doesn't commence until later in the week, you will still get the bonus, but I have to accept your offer first.  Remember, offers should be Bigger & Better than the item up for trade and I will not accept monetary offers.  Plus, it's not necessarily the first offer that comes in that will be accepted, it's the offer that I can't refuse that will get the bonus.  Have fun with it!  Join the race and be part of this unique social experiment.  

     Happy Birthday Farrah!

A gift from the "Master of Trade-up"

     You might remember back at the end of October 2010, I had made Kyle MacDonald an offer that he couldn't refuse.  Well, he had accepted my offer, but unfortunately, we weren't able to trade as Kyle decided not to continue his new journey.  No problem.  After Christmas I received an awesome email from him saying that he wanted to make it up to me.  He asked for my mailing address and now, a few weeks later, a signed copy of his book, "OneRedPaperclip" and a stylish red paperclip patch.  I really appreciate it, Kyle!  You didn't have to do that, but I'm glad you did.  I hope that all goes well in everything that you are doing, and that you continue to be the generous person that you are.  Thanks, again.

Ukrainian Christmas Day Trade

     With the Christmas bonus over, and the Incentives To Trade back to normal, I'm very happy that 2 out of the 3 available bonuses had been taken.  Chad traded the Old Hockey Cards in The 1978 Penny's path (my penny) and there is a trade that was accepted on the last day of the bonus, with a trade lined up for Friday evening (Ukrainian Christmas).  This new item will be traded for Farrah Faucet in The 2010 Penny's path (Farrah's penny).  I am looking forward to this next trade, as it's been about 2 and a half months since the bathroom taps were traded to me for the poker table.  It's been about 2 months since I traded the Chronicles of Narnia DVD's for the At Home Photo Lab, too.  With a couple months without any trades, I can't help but wonder if it was because of the holidays approaching that stopped the trading.  I guess I'll never really know, but it sure left me with a lot of time to get the site the way I want it and spend a lot of quality time with the wife and daughter.  

     Be sure to come back this Friday evening (late evening) to see the new item that Farrah Faucet is trading up for.  Also, keep your eyes open for other bonuses that might pop up in the future.  2011 is already looking like a great year, so, Let's Trade, Winnipeg!  Let's Trade!

Just made it...

     As midnight quickly approaches on this Jan.3/2011, the Christmas Present Percentage bonus comes to an end.  One bonus was taken by Chad when he traded the Old Hockey Cards for the docking station/backrest package.  That was the last trade in 2010, as it was made an official trade on Dec.31/2010 at around 2pm.  That left 2 bonuses up for grabs.  One to the next trader of the At Home Photo Lab and one to the next trader of Farrah Faucet.  I'm pleased to announce that as of this afternoon another offer has been accepted and will be traded this coming Friday.  Because the offer was made and accepted before the end of today (Jan. 3/2011), this next trader will be getting the bonus as well.  I will be checking my email right up until midnight to give everyone a fair chance to trade for the At Home Photo Lab, which is the only item left with a bonus.  After midnight, all percentages earned for becoming a trader in The Penny Race will be back to normal. (see Incentives To Trade for percentages)

     I had a great holiday season and this new trade is the perfect end to it, and an even better start to the new year. 

1 of 3 Christmas Present Percentage bonuses taken.

     The new item is here!  It took me a while to post, due to trying to find current prices on the new item and taking/uploading the photos, but Old Hockey Cards is finally posted.  Chad, the person that made this trade, will now receive his 2% ITT, plus because he made this trade during the Christmas Present Percentage bonus time, he will now be receiving an additional 10%.  That means when the final item in The 1978 Penny's path is sold for cash, he will be getting 12% of the profit made from that item.  Thanks again, Chad, for making such a generous offer.  It was definitely an offer I couldn't refuse.  

     Anybody can still get involved in the Christmas Present Percentage bonus by making an offer I can't refuse for either the At Home Photo Lab or the Farrah Faucet.  This ends Jan.3/2011, so act fast.