Double Trade

     2 trades in a week!  Sort of.  You may remember that last weekend, a trade for the 2-way radios was made.  Due to unforeseen circumstances, the originally traded item had to be returned, but a replacement trade will still be made.  You'll probably see the item for Penny #3 posted next weekend, but a new item in Penny #2's path will be seen posted within the next couple of days.  I'll do my best to get it posted ASAP.  Don't forget to check out Penny #1 and let me know if you're interested in trading for the low-flow sprayer.
    

2013

 

 

     Now that the snow storm is over and the temperature has plummeted to the deep freeze level us Winnipeggers are used to, The Penny Race continues as we watch the 3 pennies trade their way up to 3 final items (10th trade is considered “final item” and will be sold for cash).   

     Over the past few months, there have been offers for the 2-Way Radios, some of which I was considering trading for, but unfortunately these fell through and trades were not made.  Some interest was also shown for the Vertical Adventures Pass and the Low-Flow Sprayer, but I didn’t feel the offers were any better than the items at hand.  I’m fairly certain that with a bit of patience, all 3 items will be traded up to new items, so I’ll continue to re-post each item to Kijiji every week to give them all the chance they need to catch the eyes of new traders.

     If you’re the type of person that searches Kijiji for great deals and interesting posts, you might notice an increase in folks attempting to do their own trade-up journeys soon.  I would attribute any influx of new posters to the recent airing of Barter Kings, where 2 guys make the “trade-up” game appear easy.  When there are so many people on Kijiji attempting the same success in their trades, the difficulty level could go up a notch, as this could become annoying to some Kijiji users and could quite possibly discourage some from making any offer.  Even though there is a possibility of this happening, I enjoy watching others on their journeys and have even been looking around my apartment for items to offer to help them out on their quests.  I just wish more of these quests were shown through a blog.  It’s fun to see the path an item takes to get to something fantastic and to also meet the people that help the journey by making the trades.  I’ve enjoyed meeting all of the traders in The Penny Race thus far, and look forward to meeting new traders as well.      

     A little tip to anyone out there that might be considering making an offer for one of the items in The Penny Race….Bigger & Better doesn’t always mean more expensive.  If I feel that a less expensive offered item has a better chance at attracting new traders, I’d make the trade.  The goal is to get the most expensive final items as possible and each penny is taking it’s own unique path to get there.  So far, Penny #1 has been leading the race and is only 1 trade away from reaching it’s final item, which will end up being sold for a cash value and have the profits divided up amongst those that traded in it’s path.  There’s really no telling what items Penny #2 and Penny #3 will be once they reach the same amount of traders, but it’s fun to imagine what they could be. 

     Also, Please send photos of your offered item(s), that would be greatly appreciated.  It gives me a better sense of what it is that you are offering and the condition it is in.  But most importantly, Have Fun!  and keep your eyes open for any up-coming bonuses, where more ITT can be earned for making an offer I can’t refuse.

     I hope everyone has a great 2013 year and that we can continue to trade these items up, so that when the final items are sold for cash, everyone receives a bit of extra cash and we’re able to donate a sizeable amount to Winnipeg Harvest, so they can continue to do the amazing work that they do in Winnipeg.  Let’s Trade, Winnipeg!!!

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!