Posting here my initial story on the many wonderful barters I've made through the Facebook group Iloilo Barter Community.
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| My first barter: 30 tabs supplements to yoga mat |
#MyBarterStory
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Book to microSD
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Parokya ni Edgar's "Halaga" always comes to mind when I browse through the posts in this group. The line, "Binabasura ng iba ang siyang pinapangarap ko" rings true in many transactions here.
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Book to microSD
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I was lucky enough to be among the first ones invited to this group. I was immediately hooked. I love the concept of bartering because it is productive decluttering -- partly an exercise in letting go, and partly an acknowledgment that someone always wants you somewhere.
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Body wash to slippers
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Book to Type C cord
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All the things that I let go did not have much value to me. They were just stored away, neglected, or collecting dust. They were certainly better off in someone else's hands/arms.
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Phin filter and chopsticks to donuts
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Coffee press to beer
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Oh, but the things I got for them gave me so much happiness. From urgently needed cellphone accessories (na-save ang pangbakal cord and microSD), to long sought after home essentials (MAY FOLDING BED NA KOOO!), to food that I did not have to spend for (nakahingagaw bag-o mabalik ang liquor ban 😂), every exchange sparked so much joy.
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Bag to pamahaw
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Kreo blocks to nuts and chia seeds
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Wala ko sang nangin ka-barter nga daw nanigurado gid nga indi sila ma-"lugi" sa amon transactions. In fact, Ilonggos are so generous, we have the word PAAMAN to illustrate just how extra we are.
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Toy cars to chips and nuts
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Lenovo tablet to folding bed
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To the tireless Titas of IBaCo, you deserve our wholehearted expressions of gratitude.
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Book to weighing scale
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Book to bedsheets
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Cheers to this cashless community. May the members here and all other future barters make this health crisis a little more bearable
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Instax camera to bugas
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