Giving, Receiving, Swapping or Selling Online
This page contains information about online forums for finding, giving, swapping or selling pre-loved items. (See our pages on Reuse Centres or Community Reuse Initiatives for other opportunities).
Free Stuff - General
These forums allow you to give stuff away for free, or find stuff for free that other people are giving away.
- FreeCycle Australia - One of the oldest 'free stuff' forums, the Freecycle Network is made up of many individual local groups. Each local group is moderated by a local volunteer. Membership is free and the FreeCycle movement is not-for-profit.
- Yours2take
- Ziilch
- Reuse Moose
Buying and Selling - General
The following websites provide an online forum to buy or sell items (both new and second-hand). In some cases free items to be given away may also be listed.
- The Trading Post is generally for trading within Australia. It charges a listing fee for items for sale.
- eBay charges a listing fee as well as a percentage of your sale price. eBay has an international reach so that items can be traded overseas.
- Gumtree - Advertisements (either to sell, receive or give away items) can be posted on the Gumtree website for free.
Book Swapping Online
These forums allow you to swap books online, using a 'points' system and sending books by post.
- The Book Swap - a forum that operates within Australia
- Book Mooch - a forum where you can choose to operate within Australia or internationally
For more information about swap parties, see the Swap Parties section of our Community Reuse Initiatives page.
Clothes Swapping Online
Thread Swap is a website that allows you to swap your clothes and accessories online.
For more information about swap parties, see the Swap Parties section of our Community Reuse Initiatives page.
Gift Cards/Vouchers
Do you have unwanted gift card vouchers? Why not sell them for cash or donate them to your preferred charity at Cardlimbo. You can also purchase discounted gift card vouchers, either for yourself or as a gift.
