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While many people are having swap parties of their own, swap parties are relatively new to the mass market in South Africa. During our swap party adventures, we have come across a whole host of questions. Here's our lil FAQs that will help and hopefully encourage you to come and of course to tell your friends too.
Q - What the hell is a swap party?
A - Swap parties are events held either at your home or at a venue, where people come bring items they no longer get use out of. Items can range from clothing for men, women, kids and babies to home decor, biscuits and books.
Q. Can I bring things to sell at the party?
A. No, there are other events for that.
Q. What if I don't find anything I like?
A. Our swaps parties include, clothing, accessories, books, cds and dvds - so there'll be a host of things to choose from.
Q. Are the parties not only supposed to be clothing?
A. No, our swaps include a range of things. We see no point in excluding anyone - the more the merrier.
Q. Will the clothing and other items be clean?
A. Yes, everyone is required to bring along gently worn clothing that has been washed and ironed. We also screen everything before it goes on the rails and out on display.
Q. What if two people want the same thing?
A. We go straight to rock-paper-scissors to sort it out ... so practice!
Q. But what if I bring a designer jacket to the swap and get a t-shirt?
A. Please don't bring super expensive items in hope of getting another expensive item. Bring items along that you are ready to let go of so that someone else can love it as you once did. For accessories, we assign three to four to one token.
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