The Penny Race!

     The Bonus has ended and now all InCENTives To Trade percentages that will be earned are back to normal.  (Check the ITT tab at the top of screen to get the low-down on what the ITT is and how it will be used to determine how much each trader will earn at the end of the race.)

     Anybody that makes a trade in The Penny Race will earn themselves a predetermined percentage of the profits once the 10th item in their trading path has sold for a cash amount.  The goal is to get all 3 pennies to the 10th trade and then see which one sells for the highest amount.  The penny with the highest profit will be deemed "the Winner" and a jackpot of all remaining bonus percentages will be made.  This is just a way to say "Thank You" to all of those people that have made their generous offers that I've accepted.  

 

     The more valuable the "final items" are, the more money each trader will have earned.  Make me an offer for any of the 3 items in The Penny Race and get yourself into the race!  As you might have already heard me mention in my kijiji posts or in other posts on this blog.....this race is inspired by Kyle MacDonald's OneRedPaperclip journey where he had taken a single paperclip and, after only 14 trades, traded his way up to a house in Kipling, Sask.!  

     All offers are considered and appreciated.  Not 100% sure about what's going on here?  Send me an email with any of your questions and I'll be sure to get back to you ASAP.  Don't know if your item would be "good enough"?  Let me know what you have....like I said....All offers are considered!  But most of all.....Enjoy The Penny Race and let's trade, Winnipeg!

Happy Birthday PTAD!

     2 years old!  Wow!  I'm having trouble coming to terms with the fact that I've been holding this trade-up race for this long and I'm excited to see what the next year has in store for each of the pennies.  Patience and persistence have both played their roles in each of the trades and things can only get better from here.  There's been ups and downs, highs and lows, and compliments and even insults.  But through all of this, The Penny Race is still going strong.  I'm reposting each of the items once or twice a week (but I try to wait at least 5 days in-between posts....I don't like seeing daily re-posters on Kijiji, it's a bit annoying).  

     Barter Kings came out this past year and has shown people a new way of getting the things they want.  There's been an increase in other people's postings and I've even noticed numerous people having their own trade-up adventures....although very few of them are posting their journeys online.  Too bad, I enjoy seeing how someone can start with something small and end up with something Bigger & Better and more valuable.  

     Twitter and Facebook followers and fans have increased, which makes me very thankful to all of the supporters that I've gained over the past couple of years, and because of the generosity of  strangers, I've been able to take 3 little pennies and trade them up to items that are pretty unique and valuable.  Thanks again to all of the Winnipeg businesses that have joined the race by making a trade with me....I love seeing the business communities show an interest in this journey.  I'll continue to promote your businesses and if'/when I ever need anything that your business offers, yours will be my first choice.  

     Now for the best part....it's been a long time since I've offered up a bonus ITT (InCENTives To Trade), but I'm happy to say that, if any trades are accepted and traded for between today (Aug.29/2012) thru Sunday (Sept.9/2012) an additional 2% ITT will be added to your already earned percentage.  There is one bonus for each item in the race.  At this time, the landscaping/paving for Penny #1 is already being worked out for a trade, so this bonus will be applied to the next item and will have the same time duration applied to it for the bonus after it gets posted.  

     Bonuses come and go and there are only a certain amount of bonus percentages left to give out, so right now is a great time to make your offers for either the Vertical Adventures 1 year Pass or the 2-Way Radios.  Keep updated with the trades by following on Twitter, Facebook, and through email updates.  What over the next week to find out what the Landscaping labor has been traded for.  Secure your spot in the race by making me an offer I can't refuse and earn yourself an addition 2% of the profits once the final item sells for cash.  

      By clicking the tabs at the top of the page, you'll be able to see what 3 items are currently in the race and available to trade.  FAQ tab should answer some of your questions.  If you have any other questions that can't be answered on the FAQ page, don't hesitate to email them to me and I will respond as soon as I can.  Let's get these items traded and move onto the next items!  The better the items become, the more money I can hand each of you at the end of the race, plus the donation size to Winnipeg Harvest will also increase.  Thanks, Winnipeg!

The Current Items in The Penny Race

     So, here's a little video that shows the 3 current items in The Penny Race.  More videos will be coming, showing each penny's path and how each was traded from a single penny up to what it is now.  Hope you enjoy.  Feel free to leave comments or send me an email with any offers or even if you just have a question about The Penny Race.  Also, check out the new FAQ page, where some of your questions might already be answered there.  I hope you're all enjoying the race so far and that you'll continue to drop by to see if any new trades have been made, or you could even add your email to the mailing list, where you'll be sent automatic updates as new posts a made.  Remember to follow on Twitter (@Penniestoadream) and also to Like on Facebook (Pennies To A Dream).  

Back on Track

   

 (Image from http://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/winnipeggers-set-record-with-living-flag-1.664651)

     The premiere of the new TV show called Barter Kings was last month and it has made for a significant increase in Winnipeggers posting on the Swap/Trade section of Kijiji, not to mention a few others that have started their own "Trade-up" journey to something Bigger & Better.  I'm not sure if this will help or hinder The Penny "Trade-Up" Race, but what I do know is....we made another trade this past weekend!  Not only did we make a trade, but after less than a week being posted on Kijiji, the response has been very positive and I've received numerous replies for another trade to something Bigger & Better, one of which I've accepted and