Christmas/Holiday Barter Thread

**AmyBoz** · 10-01-2008, 03:35 PM

So, times are tight...the sky may not be falling, but times are tight.

Personally, I know we are cutting way back on Christmas this year. I'm also going to try to be creative and am not above bartering for gently used items for the kids.

I'm guessing that I'm not the only one in this boat and I thought perhaps we could start a Christmas/Holiday Barter thread. In this thread, we could post things that we are looking for and could also post things that we have to offer. It generally takes the For Sale and Trade forum and narrows it down to specific things we are looking for right now for the holiday season.

If someone posts that they are looking for something that you have, you can send them a pm and let them know what you'd like in exchange. Could be money, but it could also be things that you are looking for. If people post items they have that you want, you pm them and say "Hey...I'd love that...here's what I have to offer you, or what do you want?"

Just a thought. It may be a stinky idea and may tank, but it's worth a try. Something new, at least.

I'll go first:

**AmyBoz** · 10-01-2008, 03:38 PM

So, someone gave us a used GameBoy Advanced SP and we are looking for games for it. I realize it's an older type game thing, so not many people might have games, but it's worth a try.

I'm also looking for Magic Tree House books or Wayside School Books. I'll need to check dd's bookshelves and list specific titles later when she's busy.

I have lots of office supply items, packs of stickers (smelly stickers, seasonal stickers, etc.), and lots of other things that I can trade. I'd also be willing to pay for the items (I do have paypal) if the price is right.

**Moor** · 10-01-2008, 04:06 PM

I think this is a great idea.

I will have to see what I have that can be traded/bartered.

I know that I can sew some things. I can do:
hand towels with fabric toppers
purses/clutches/totes, in any fabric that you wanted
well, i can sew just about anything, you just need to let me know what you want. lol

**Michelle** · 10-01-2008, 04:17 PM

Great idea, Amy. I am pretty sure I have at least a couple of the MT books and one or two Wayside. Can you tell me what numbers you have? Are you ISO any other books for the kids? I've been meaning to pare down the girls' bookcase, so this is good timing for me

**AmyBoz** · 10-01-2008, 04:51 PM

Ah...Michelle...my book connection! I can't even imagine how many of Lauren and Kathryn's books we have in our house already!

Julia has the following MT books:
20 Dingoes at Dinnertime
19 Tigers at Twilight
1 Dinosaurs Before Dark
2 The Kinght at Dawn
3 Mummies in the Morning
4 Pirates Past Noon
37 Dragon of the Red Dawn (Merlin series)
36 Blizzard of the Blue Moon (Merlin series)

I think we have all of the A-Z Mysteries and most of the Bailey School Kids books as well. Basically, she loves mysteries. We've also got all the Cam Jansens now, as well, but if you have anything you think she might like, let me know.

As for the boys, I'm all set with truck books out the wazoo. Although, Patrick has recently fallen in love with Max and Ruby, so I'm on the lookout for Max and Ruby stuff, but I think they're relatively new and your girls probably don't have any of that.

So, let me know!

**Moor** · 10-01-2008, 04:54 PM

AMY!!!!!!!!!!
I just got rid of all my Max and Ruby stuff!
I gave them to a neice for her kids. I had 4 boxes of books, toys, and such!

**AmyBoz** · 10-01-2008, 05:08 PM

Well, that's the kind of timing I have.

I also have many piano instruction books to offer. These are new.

**Dancing Lotus** · 10-01-2008, 05:23 PM

I am looking for Junie B June books. Basically all of them , she only has two and just loves them so I thought I should see how many I can get my hand on for Christmas.

I can barter with lots of stuff, I have an antique booth so I am always looking for things and have lots of eyes searching for me so just let me know what you are looking for.

**AmyBoz** · 10-01-2008, 05:36 PM

AnnK, I have the following Junie B books that dd is ready to part with:

Junie B Jones:
First Grader (at last)
Is a Party Animal
Has a Peep in her Pocket
Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Boo...And I Mean It
Is (almost) a Flower Girl
and the Yucky Blucky FruitCake
Is Not a Crook
Toothless Wonder
and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Smells Something Fishy
and a Little Monkey Business
and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Boss of Lunch

**AmyBoz** · 10-01-2008, 08:09 PM

And just like that, through pm's Ann K is taking all the Junie B. Jones books...we made a deal!

See how easy it is!

**Michelle** · 10-01-2008, 08:54 PM

Originally Posted by AmyBoz

AnnK, I have the following Junie B books that dd is ready to part with:

Junie B Jones:
First Grader (at last)
Is a Party Animal
Has a Peep in her Pocket
Has a Monster Under Her Bed
Boo...And I Mean It
Is (almost) a Flower Girl
and the Yucky Blucky FruitCake
Is Not a Crook
Toothless Wonder
and Some Sneaky Peeky Spying
Smells Something Fishy
and a Little Monkey Business
and the Stupid Smelly Bus
Boss of Lunch

Originally Posted by AmyBoz

And just like that, through pm's Ann K is taking all the Junie B. Jones books...we made a deal!

See how easy it is!

I think some of those came from my house.

It's funny to see the books traveling around FV country

**Maine Girl** · 10-02-2008, 08:20 AM

This is so cool.

**Michelle** · 10-02-2008, 08:24 AM

Originally Posted by AmyBoz

Ah...Michelle...my book connection! I can't even imagine how many of Lauren and Kathryn's books we have in our house already!

Julia has the following MT books:
20 Dingoes at Dinnertime
19 Tigers at Twilight
1 Dinosaurs Before Dark
2 The Kinght at Dawn
3 Mummies in the Morning
4 Pirates Past Noon
37 Dragon of the Red Dawn (Merlin series)
36 Blizzard of the Blue Moon (Merlin series)

I think we have all of the A-Z Mysteries and most of the Bailey School Kids books as well. Basically, she loves mysteries. We've also got all the Cam Jansens now, as well, but if you have anything you think she might like, let me know.

As for the boys, I'm all set with truck books out the wazoo. Although, Patrick has recently fallen in love with Max and Ruby, so I'm on the lookout for Max and Ruby stuff, but I think they're relatively new and your girls probably don't have any of that.

So, let me know!

Has she read The Boxcar Children series? Lauren really enjoys those, and there are TONS in the series.

Here is what I have:

MTH
·#6 Afternoon on the Amazon
·#10 Ghost Town at Sundown
·#24 Earthquake in the Early Morning
·#31 Summer of the Sea Serpent (HC)

Will also have the following to trade in a few weeks (Lauren has these in her to be read pile)
·#33 Carnival at Candlelight (HC, no dust jacket)
·Night of the New Magicians
·Blizzared of the Blue Moon
·Season of the Sandstorms

Bailey School Kids--I know you said you have most of these, but I thought I would put them here just in case...and if you don't want them, maybe someone else will)

·Aliens Don’t Wear Braces
·#3
·#5
·#6
·#7
·#8
·#9
·#12
·#25 (2 of these)
·#44
·#45
·#49
(Just putting this here in case someone else is interested) Junie B. Jones
·Boss of Lunch #19
·Yucky Blucky Fruitcake
Cam Jansen and the Mystery at the Monkey House
Clue series # 2 The Secret Secret Passage
Jigsaw Jones The Case of the Spooky Sleepover
Amber Brown is Green with Envy
Amber Brown Wants Extra Credit
The Boxcar Children #33

**Dancing Lotus** · 10-02-2008, 08:25 AM

Originally Posted by Michelle

I think some of those came from my house.

It's funny to see the books traveling around FV country

Really, awww.. We will have to pass them on to an FV member when we are done.

**McD** · 10-02-2008, 08:49 AM

Amy--what kind of GameBoy advanced games are you looking for? I have quite a few of the mario, zelda, etc games. I don't have the boxes or booklets anymore, just the cartridge, so I'm not sure how you would feel about giving them as a gift. Let me know if you are interested and I'll go through my stash.