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SwitchPlanet – Swapping and charity in a web 2.0 avatar

Seth Godin calls it a cross between Ebay, Criaglist and Netflix – for charity. SwitchPlanet.com, Currently in beta, is yet another addition to the emerging number of “social swapping” websites.

The Elegantly designed website lets users swap things you own with things you want with other members. Already, the website has catalogued thousands of CDs, DVDs, and Video Games that are up for barter.

They are not charging any transaction fees or service fees etc, all services offered on the website are free to use – that’s where the “charity” part kicks in; Each time you trade using SwitchPlanet, you are requested (but not required) to donate to the SwitchFund (donations to the switchfund are then redirected to select charity organizations).

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