Good trade

Kyle MacDonald is the man behind One Red Paperclip. The idea was simple. Kyle wanted a house. He had a red paperclip. He decided to make a website and try and trade up from his single colorful office freebie until he got himself a house. No money could be exchanged, it all had to be in the form of a trade.

As of July 12, 2006, exactly one year into his quest, Kyle is the proud owner of a house in the town of Kipling, Saskatchewan. All from a little red paperclip.

From the FAQ:

Q: What initially inspired the idea to do what you are doing?
A: A game called Bigger or Better. You start with a small object and trade it for a bigger or better object. Repeat. Usually a kids game. More knocking on doors, less internet.

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