Check Your Posts Daily

It is a good idea to check on your swap shop posts on a regular, if not daily basis.  Sometimes questions and comments arise that only the original poster can answer.  You might also be able to offer additional incentives or even other products that might go along with the original post.

Don't forget that once your item is sold, please delete the original post!  This does two things:  it reduces the amount of unnecessary clutter on the swap shop, and the original poster does not have to worry about managing messages that are out of date.

Thanks for using the swap shop!  For more information on all the swap shops in our network, visit our main page at http://moswapshop.blogspot.com 

Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

Prices, Sizes, Types, and Time

Thanks for using the swap shop!  Please when you post items, don't forget to include basic information such as how much you are selling the item for, sizes of the item if appropriate, types and colors of the item, and when you want to see the item sold by.  This helps SO MUCH in providing your readers with information so they can make a decision to BUY your item....and that's what it is all about, right?

For more information on swap shop tips, visit our help page at http://moswapshop.blogspot.com/p/swap-shop-helpful-hints-and-tips.html

Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

Member Approval Change

Effective Dec 1st on all the pages in the Missouri Swap Shop Network, new members will only be added to the shops who have been RECOMMENDED by current members, or who already have friends on that particular swap shop.  This change is being made in response to increase spammer activity on the shops.

Thanks for using the swap shops, and be sure to invite all your friends!!

~ Admin ~

Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

Happy Thanksgiving from Doc Burkhart

I wanted to take this opportunity to wish all the friends that use the Missouri Swap Shops a very special HAPPY THANKSGIVING!  I hope and pray that you will take time to be thankful for your family, for the great provision that you have, and for the freedoms that you enjoy.

Many of you know that in addition to serving as an admin on the swap shops,  that I am a missionary to South Korea, currently home on furlough.  I will be returning to the mission field the first week of December.  This time at home in Missouri has truly been a blessing, and I am thankful for the opportunity to spend time with family and friends.

I have a special message for those need a word of encouragement this holiday season.  If you would like to read it, the just CLICK HERE .

In the meantime, if you would like to find out more about the ministry I am involved with in the Far East, then visit my blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com 

God bless you this holiday season, and thanks for using the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP!

Blessings,

Doc Burkhart


Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

Chocolate Lab Pups For Sale

Just look at that adorable little pup!  Don't you wish you could just take him home and make him a part of your family?  Well, now you can!  Looking for placement are 3 male and 3 female AKC chocolate lab pups. Available December 5 and will have first set of shots. $200 male, $250 female.

Call   660-676-6358 for more information!!  Hurry, they will be gone FAST!  Would make an GREAT Christmas gift!!

Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

A Reminder About Post Hijacking

It's inappropriate, it's rude and it's against the rules!!  If you have something for sale, do it in a post of your own.

DO NOT hijack someone else's post to sell your own goods.

Thanks!!


Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

Missouri Swap Shop Network: Swap Shop VS Auction Site

The is not auction group or site.  Please make sure your posts include a price!!  Please put pertinent information in your posts, such as price, location and description.  Please do not post "MAKE OFFER" or "OBO=or best offer".  A price is required or the post will be deleted!

Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

Missouri Swap Shop: SPAMMERS BEWARE!!

This is a notice to all the spammers who frequent our various swap shops on the Missouri Swap Shop Network.  Please be aware that we are aggressively monitoring our swap sites for spammers, which include but are not limited to:

-fake profiles

-MLM business sites or links (without a local contact)

-off-site links

-profiles for those out of state

If you are a distributor for a product (such as ACE, Scentsy, Pink Zebra, Wraps, Designer Denim, etc), then you MUST provide local contact information.  If we don't see it, it will likely get deleted.  If it is posted multiple times, it will get you BANNED.

Our swap shop members do a great job of reporting and blocking folks who violate the rules.  Let's keep our shops FUN and LOCALLY based by following these guidelines!!

Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

Route A Country Store: Free Pumpkins and Squash

It's time to clean out the garden, and time to move the rest of the pumpkins and squash!  Find out all about it at ROUTE A COUNTRY STORE, just south of Moberly on Route A.

Like the FACEBOOK PAGE!!

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Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

Missouri Off The Grid Network

Are you interested in off the grid living?  Are you into survival preparedeness?  How about urban or rural homesteading?  Then join with other Missourians in connecting to share information and know-how in the Missouri Off The Grid Network

CLICK HERE TO JOIN

You don't know much about off the grid living?  That's okay!  The following article will give you some ideas about what we are talking about:  How Living Off The Grid Works



Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/

How To Start a Flea Market Business Through the Swap Shop

Starting a small flea market business can be tedious and challenging. There are many pertinent steps that must take place before the store can open for business. An owner of a successful flea market booth will conduct market research, develop an idea for the most marketable product or service in an open market environment and strategize on advertising opportunities, all before opening.

1.  Get the proper licenses for your business. You can check with your Secretary of State's Office, which often has a branch located in a municipal building, such as a city hall or county courthouse. Also, check to see if there is a Small Business Administration (SBA) locally, where you can take free business related classes and learn more on where to register your business. If not, go to the SBA's website (see Resources).

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Prepare a business budget plan to set spending limits. When considering your budget, be sure to include possible expenses and any available resources for the business. For instance, an expense would be the cost of the goods or preparation of services, equipment and rental space. An available resource should help support the distribution of those goods or services. It could be a local business or store owner that can provide used equipment in exchange for a percentage of the store's profits and the promotion of the sponsoring business.

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Shop for rental space. Local flea markets usually operate daily and provide utilities and affordable pre-sectioned space, in varies sizes, in a market style fashion. The rental amounts will vary according to the size of the booth. While shopping for a booth, observe potential competitors within the flea market as well as the potential flow of foot traffic in the marketplace. Ask the management about how a flea market tenants can participate in promoting his business inside the flea market. See if the management office offers help with advertising for the collective businesses there.

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Consider is the types of consumers the business will serve. Survey the typical flea market customer. After picking your perfect location, go to the stores with the best sales performance and talk with some of their customers. This will help you discover the most marketable products or services and determine the optimal strategy for promoting your business to a similar market.

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Choose the goods or services you may want to provide. You may want to invest in a computer with Internet service, a small cash register, credit card machine and showcases for your goods to properly maintain inventory. You may also be required to secure your own property after the flea market's hours of operation. You will need to build or install a gate or door with lock and key entry. Another approach is providing consumer services typically offered in flea markets, such as a photography studio or tattoo shop. These businesses have no marketable inventory to secure or maintain. Though you will still have to secure your equipment, it isn't necessary to have a computer, cash register or credit card machine to process sales. Service businesses usually offer flat fees for the services offered to their customers, thus, patrons are prepared to pay their balances, upon the completion of the service, with cash or check. If you don't choose to use a cash register, buy a locked portable cash box. For record keeping you can keep a simple notebook to record customers names and keep track of sales on all service transactions.

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Prepare for opening day by designing some grand opening fliers to distribute both locally and within the flea market. Highlight sales and discounts for your new customers, and throw in a small gift to entice them to return.

Read more: How to Start a Small Flea Market Business | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/how_4894940_start-small-flea-market-business.html#ixzz2B4o0EHhD


Advertise on the Missouri Swap Shop Network JUST CLICK HERE!

Connect with all the counties in the MISSOURI SWAP SHOP NETWORK!! CLICK HERE!!

Who Is Doc Burkhart? He is the chief administrator of the Missouri Swap Shop Network. He is also a full-time missionary, working primarily in the Asia/Pacific Region. Read his blog http://docburkhart.blogspot.com or visit his missions page on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/doc2korea/