One Red Paperclip
One Red Paperclip is the coolest blog I've seen in a LONG TIME. All econ professors should use it in their course material to illustrate how a good's value is subjective. And how commerce is not a zero-sum game. So what is the purpose of One Red Paperclip? The owner of the blog started with one red paperclip and is going to barter "up" until he is able to buy a house. Here's his own explanation and a link on how to contact him: bq. This one red paperclip is currently sitting on my desk next to my computer. I want to trade this one red paperclip with you for something bigger or better, maybe a pen, a spoon, or perhaps a boot. If you promise to make the trade I will come and visit you, wherever you are, to trade. I'm going to make a continuous chain of 'up trades' until I get a house. bq. Offers for my current object can be made to oneredpaperclip@gmail.com bq. I will travel ANYWHERE for the right offer. The blogosphere -- and the ideas and dreams of the people behind it -- never ceases to amaze me. HT: Crainium.net
