Check out this video to see the trading path of Penny #1 and scroll down this page to see details of each trade and what is waiting for a TRADE.
9th Trade (Sept.3/2012)
($1500 Landscaping Labor traded-up to Low-Flow Sprayer)
(Blaine and I making the trade official)
(Earned 5% ITT for being Trader #9 = 5% of profits for Penny #1)
When I traded-up to the $1500 Landscaping/paving Labor, I had no idea of what to expect in terms of offers that would come in. I had a few interesting offers...a broken down BMW (parts car), a year of yoga (trade didn't "work out"...lol), and a couple of other things, but nothing that I would have considered "Bigger & Better". With the summer season coming to an end and the window of opportunity closing to have a landscaping project started, I was beginning to get a bit worried that I'd be holding onto the $1500 Landscaping Labor until next April, when people would begin to plan a new look for their yard.
Luckily, along came an offer from Blaine, who told me that he needed some work done at his cabin. He made me an offer I truly couldn't refuse and we began to work out the trade. Jeff, the landscaper from the previous trade, made his way out to Winnipeg Beach and started his work which basically sealed the deal. Blaine is very happy with the work that has been done and has even decided to have Jeff come back next year to do additional landscaping projects. I'm very pleased that this trade worked out for everybody and even happier that we've got this new item to trade up.
The dolly that this sprayer comes on makes it portable and easy to move. Plus, there is a fairly long hose which helps with distance.
PH: 1
V: 115/230
A: 5.6/2.8
SF: 1.15
HP (KW): 1/3 (0.25)
Hz: 60
RPM: 1750
INS: B
AMB: 40 C
Code: N
ENCL: TEFC
DUTY: CONT
Thanks again, Blaine. I really appreciate this trade and I hope you enjoy the landscaping that has been done. Also, congrats on getting married! And to Jeff, thanks for going above and beyond to ensure this trade went well. I truly appreciate it and hope the best for you and your landscaping career. Keep doing the amazing work that you do!
If you're in need of a great low-flow sprayer for your projects or to help out your business, don't hesitate to make me an offer to trade for this. Your offered item will be considered the "final item" in this penny's path and after trade is official, I'll be posting your offered item for sale. Once this "final item" is sold for cash, you'll be receiving 10% of the profits! So, you'll not only get the sprayer, but you'll also be getting money at the end of the race!!! Email offers and let's work out a trade.
8th Trade (April 13/2012)
(Tattoo for Paving/Landscaping Labor)
When I first posted the tattoo for trade on kijiji, numerous offers started to fly my way. There were a lot of interesting offers, some of which really made me think. I found myself holding off a bit...I'm not sure if it was out of indecisiveness or from a hesitation of knowing that something really amazing was still to come. Either way, I held off on agreeing to anything, to give myself some time to think and weigh my options. This was a smart decision for me because I ended up getting an offer that was more than twice the price of the tattoo and extremely awesome, especially since it can be used in so many different ways.
(Jeff and I....and Farrah, making the trade official)
This new item comes in the form of a contract. The contract agrees to fulfill a maximum of $1500 worth of landscaping or paving labor. This works out to 300 sq/ft at $5 a square foot of work, where most companies will charge anywhere between $6-$8 per square foot. The options are truly endless as to what work would and could be done. Jeff seems to have an elevated level of landscaping and paving passion, along with an extensive knowledge of his job, as he's been a foreman for a landscaping company here in Winnipeg for a while now. With a love for doing retaining walls with Barkman products and raised patios with brick steps, regular and two-tiered patios, and numerous landscaping projects, Jeff has earned himself a great reputation just from word-of-mouth, some of which come from just seeing the steps that he can do.
This item is for labor only, as the future trader will be responsible for the purchase of any brick, base, and hauling away of any materials. All of these can be purchased through Jeff's contacts at a discounted price. Jeff will also provide the customer with a written 1 year warranty on the work that's been done. He's been providing his services through Kijiji for the past 5 years, and even though it's kept him fairly busy in his spare time, he's never had a customer return to him for repairs. He takes great pride in his work, so it's done right the first time.
Brick work isn't the only thing this experienced landscaper knows how to do. Jeff also enjoys moving landscaping rock, such as river wash, planting shrubs/trees/flowers, and doing sod and soil (sod cutter available to rent for a discounted price). There's so much that can be done with this offer! Like I said before, the possibilities are truly endless.
Once your offer that I can't refuse is made for this $1500 worth of labor, Jeff will be contacted and arrangements will be made for a proper estimate by him.....in this case, I'm kind of the "middle-man" to a certain degree, but Jeff will let you know exactly what can be done within this trade. If you have any questions in regards to this item or about anything in The Penny Race, please don't hesitate to email your questions to:
penniestoadream@gmail.com
All questions will be answered ASAP. Please be sure to only offer items or services that are Bigger & Better than this amazing $1500 worth of landscaping/paving labor. The bigger the next item, the better the chance that all of the traders in this Penny's path will earn more cash for the percentages that they have earned for trading. Check out the InCENTives To Trade, as this should provide a better explanation of how to earn for being a trader in the race.
Jeff, I just wanted to take a second and thank you again. This is truly a very generous offer and will never be forgotten. I know you'll be happy with your tattoo and hope that you send some photos once it's healed....I'm very excited to see what you end up getting done. You'll be in good hands with Fat Phil. Also, happy 5th anniversary to you and your wife! Take care and talk to you soon once offers come in for this........I'm still a little amazed that this was started with a penny and now it's up to a $1500 item.
7th Trade (Feb.18/2012)
(Car Stereo Package for Tattoo)
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| (Fat Phil and I....and Farrah, making the trade official) |
This was a fun trade for us. Michelle, Farrah, and I really enjoyed meeting Fat Phil. I now know how small this world can really be, as we figured out that we both used to live in Hanna, AB. (My hometown) I'm still amazed by this.
Thanks again, Fat Phil. I really appreciate this trade. As much as I would love to use this coupon on myself and get what would be my first tattoo, the trades must go on. I hope the best for you all at Rogue Tattoo, and when I finally make my decision to get a tattoo, I'll be coming to you.
To get this, all the next trader needs to do is make me an offer I can't refuse. Why pay for a tattoo when you can just trade for it? Save your cash and make me an offer.
6th Trade (July 15/2011)
WOW is really the first word that comes to mind on this trade. Man, how I wish I could keep this for myself. I really miss the stereo I used to have in my Trans Am. The deck, amp, and sub pumping that beautiful bass through my home town. My parents would always say that they knew I was coming home because they could hear me 5 blocks away. lol
The trade went well and I had a great time at Brad's place, a house that he and his lovely family are still getting settled in to. I really hope the new Home Theater System makes your basement pound with the quality surround sound....now, all you need to do is figure out where to mount the TV. :)
So, this is the Car Stereo Package:
(Used, but in good condition)
-USB playback
-Flip Down Face
-Dimmer
-MOS-FET Power Amp
-CD Changer (MP3) Control
-24-Bit Resolution BB (1-bit DAC)
-cEQ
-2 Line Output (2.5V + Sub W. Output
-Rotary Encoder
-20W RMS x 4 (50Wx4 MAX.)
-Ready for iPod
-SAT Radio Ready
-WMA tag
-MP3 tag
-CD-R/RW Playback
Boston 6" Round Speakers (pair)
(Unopened)
-Type S3.75" Soft Dome Tweeter
-Neodymium Tweeter Magnet
-Integrated Crossover
-Reduced Clearance 6" (160mm) Size
-35W RMS Power Handling
-100W Peak Power Handling
-58-20kHz Frequency Responce
-4 ohms Impedance
-92 dB Sensitivity (1W/1M)
JVC KS-AX4302 Power Amplifier
(Unopened)
-100W RMS x 2 at 4 ohms
-Class-AB
-MOS-FET
-600W Max.
(for 12V application)
StreetWires
(Unopened)
Power Stream Single-AMP Kit
-18' 8 AWG Power CCA Cable
-4' 8 AWG Ground CCA Cable
-16' 18 AWG Remote CCA Wire
-18 AWG AFS Fuse Holder
-40A AFS Fuse
-8 AWG 5/16" Ring Terminal
-(2) 8AWG 3/16" Ring Terminal
-18 AWG Spade Terminal
-18 AWG Red Butt Connector
LN260 Low Noise
-6.0 meters (19.7') Wire
StreetWires, the industry leader in high performance audio for over 20 years, offers you the ultimate Low Noise interconnect technology. LN2 interconnects utilize the highest quality materials to insure that your system will be free from noise and interference. Advanced manufacturing techniques guarantee more music and Low Noise.
MTX Audio 12" Sub with box!
(Nice and loud)
(Marc and I making the trade)
4th TRADE (Dec. 31/2010) (Backrest and Dock Clock for Hockey Cards)
I had such a great time with this trade. It took over 2 months, but the Soothing Sound package was finally traded!!! So, without further adieu, I present to you the 5th item from the 1978 Penny (my penny).... HOCKEY CARDS!!!
The first item is a Homedics Folding Massage Backrest. It takes 2 D batteries (New pack of batteries included). It is perfect for anyone that loves to lean up in bed to read a book or watch TV. It's also great for someone that has just had surgery. It has a great vibrating massage for the lower back, cup holder, 2 magazine holders, and 2 arms that fold up.
This is the backrest folded down.
The other item that comes with this trade is an iMode Clock Radio with docking station for iPod.
The Clock Radio features:
PLL digital AM/FM stereo
Digital AM/FM tuning
Wake to iPod/radio/buzzer
This is compatible with:
iPod with video
iPod nano
iPod mini
iPod (with 30 pin doct connection) It also works with the itouch, but won't charge it.
With the Docking Station for the iPod, you can play music from your iPod while the iPod gets charged while it's docked. You can also connect non-docking iPods, other MP3 players and other audio devices, but the cable needed to do that isn't included.
Alicia and I making the trade.
If you're wondering if this person looks familiar, that's because she is...Alicia. She was the first person to trade for one of the pennies. This penny. I would never say that a person couldn't trade more than once. What ever it takes to put your penny in the lead. She's been a true supporter of PTAD since the day she read my first listing on Kijiji. She wants to see her penny win the race and has chosen to trade for a second time to advance her penny so that it's running neck-to-neck with Penny #3 (Farrah Faucet). Way to go, Alicia. I hope your husband enjoys the game and that he doesn't miss (or even remember) the massaging backrest and docking station. I have a feeling that these will trade quickly, so anyone that wants to make an offer should do it quickly. Remember to be the person that makes me an offer I can't refuse, so to solidify your position in the ITT and to trade these 2 excellent items with me.
2nd Trade (Sept. 26/10)
(Pen for a Video Game)
StarCraft Battle Chest (with expansion pack)
Comes with all you see here (notice the W.O.W trial at bottom)
It's the StarCraft Battle Chest!
Thanks for the trade, Brian! This will probably go a little faster than a hat.
1st Trade (Sept 18/10)
(Penny for a Pen)
One Talking Quagmire Family Guy Pen
This is the next item up for trade. It is a Talking Quagmire Family Guy Pen. It says 6 different things including Quagmire's signature, "Giggity Goo!" The speaker is surprisingly loud and clear. Unfortunately, there isn't any ink left, but a refill can be added. Make me an offer for trade while this item lasts.
Alicia and I making the trade in Starbuck, MB. Thanks again Alicia, for being the first person to believe in this experiment. I hope that this is the first of many, many trades to come. It was great meeting you and I appreciate all the support and enthusiasm you have for PTAD.
1978 Penny (Traded)
After careful examination of my choices for the pennies to use in this experimental race, I came to the conclusion that the best choice was to start with a penny that I feel would be lucky for me. 1978. I was born in April of '78. This penny has been out in the world for 32 years! Just imagine the hands that this has gone through. How many different purchases was this used in? Who knows, but being the year I was born...it just seems lucky. This is the first contestant in the race. Does this penny seem lucky to you, too? If so, help it out. Make the trades to help "My Penny" win the race
