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BarterBee is a cross between Netflix and

BarterBee is a cross between Netflix and eBay, collective swapping of CDs and DVDs. Buzz is that the site may bee a little too heavy on the bee theme.

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David says:

I've always wanted to do this. I used to be sad when other people launched web sites that I wanted to do, but now I'm happy. I wish it was free, of course.

» by David on Aug 27, 2004 at 06:41 PM
D says:

So, kinda like the former Switchhouse? Seems to redirect to Nintari.net now. I missed that place.

» by D on Aug 27, 2004 at 06:50 PM
mitch says:

Jason, thanks for mentioning us! I'll be sure to pass your too heavy on the bee theme comment on. It gave me a good chuckle, we'll see what the web designers say. :)

As a thank you, I took the liberty and requested a promotional code to allow your readers to try out the service free for 30 days. I would like to also note that games should be up in September!

» by mitch on Aug 27, 2004 at 07:58 PM
Anthony says:

Why not get all your co-workers and friends to join Mediachest?

» by Anthony on Aug 28, 2004 at 07:12 AM
Jonas! says:

the trial offer is great.

i think the search function needs to be more robust. like i would like to exclude anything that doesn't have the full artwork. also, the condition needs to be more detailed, probably.

i am not sure if the business model would work though, because of the upfront fee. and why use these "points" when they don't offer significant advantage over dollar signs?

» by Jonas! on Aug 28, 2004 at 01:52 PM
annelee says:

I checked out Barterbee, but found a better site at www.sonicswap.com
They have a less complicated system for trading, and also give you the mailers, but the real difference is the integrated user community part. I get to see my friends add stuff to their collections.
Check out my collection at this link:

http://www.sonicswap.com/member/public/member_profile.jsp?MemberID=&PublicMemberID=l9fP

» by annelee on Aug 31, 2004 at 04:29 PM
helen says:

Ive just checked out Baterbee and www.sonicswap.com. Well, I wouldn't say Baterbee is worth... it's a question of your personal attitude.

» by helen on Sep 01, 2004 at 01:11 AM
frederick says:

not sure if i understand your comments helen?

can you please clarify?

» by frederick on Sep 01, 2004 at 01:33 PM
Danny says:

And the most simple of them all is Peerflix

» by Danny on Sep 22, 2004 at 06:24 PM

 
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