A Kootenay barter communityTrade what you have.
Trade what you have.
Get what you need.
No prices. No middlemen. Just neighbours from Sparwood to Castlegar swapping sourdough, tools, trucks, and time — the way it used to be.
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How it works
A handshake economy, built for the Kootenays.
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Post in 60 seconds
Snap a photo, name your trade, tell the community what you're looking for. No price tags, ever.
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Chat & negotiate
Message neighbours directly. Work out the swap on your terms — meet in person, on your schedule.
03
Earn handshakes
After every successful trade, leave a Handshake. Build a reputation that opens new doors in your valley.
Fresh on the feed
See all listingsWhat Kootenay locals are trading today.
Questions, answered
Everything you need to know about handshakes, trust, and trading well in the Kootenays.
Getting started
Handshakes & trust
Building a great profile
Safety & rules
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Join the Tradesies communityMoney builds fences.
Money builds fences.
Trades build neighbours.
Only $5/month for unlimited posts. Tradesies is a community-owned project for the Kootenays, by the Kootenays.