New South Wales, Australia -- (SBWire) -- 02/04/2015 --The barter system has undergone a revamp with the launch of Swappy, the new app that lets you swap your unwanted possessions with the people around you.
So Christmas wasn't good to you. Great Aunt Mildred knitted you yet another horrendous sweater. Turns out there's a hipster a few suburbs away who happens to be a fan of terrible knitwear and who has one too many ukuleles. How about a swap?
The idea behind Swappy is simple: get what you need; give what you don't. It's the execution that makes this app a user-friendly way to trade goods on the open market.
The app is now available for free on the App Store (https://itunes.apple.com/it/app/swappy-app/id951551286?l=en&mt=8) and Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.estreetdevelopers.swappyapp.swappy).
Visit the official website at swappyapp.com
THE IDEA
Swappy: swap anything you want with this brand new smartphone application for bartering items. For people looking to get rid of their belongings, Swappy offers a new way to trade with others online without having to worry about bids and collecting money.
With Swappy, you don't need to spend money to get what you want. Through the app you can trade items for free: cars, electronics, jewellery, collectibles, sports and music items, gaming systems, clothes – pretty much anything. You'll be surprised at what you can find. It's the easiest way for people to get rid of things they don't need anymore, in return for things they'll actually use.
HOW DOES IT WORK?
Start by uploading a photo and description of the item you want to swap. Put in a price range and you're ready to go. Swappy matches your item with suggested items of similar value that you like or decline anonymously. If you like an item and that item's owner reciprocates, you can start up a conversation within the app and organise a swap.
Swappy connects you with your extended neighbourhood. You can interact with fellow swappers as close or as far away as you want. Just select your distance range through geographical location tagging and once you've agreed on a swap, make the trade without the hassle of having to deliver the items by mail.
About The Founders
Fabio Caragliano: Marketing and Communications Specialist who first conceived the idea of Swappy.
Simone Munzone: Marketing and Communications Specialist who, along with Fabio Caragliano, will be handling media enquiries.
Sam Carigliano: App Developer who developed the Swappy app for Apple IOS.
Paul Comino: App Developer who developed the Swappy app for Android.
Their hard work and enthusiasm has brought the idea from its original conception to the marketplace in less than two months.
CONTACTS:
Web: swappyapp.com
Email: info@swappyapp.com
Tel: +61 431 034 628 (Fabio – Australia)
Tel: +39 366 406 7841 (Simone – Italy)
