About 1 year ago, Kyle MacDonald set out on a mission to get a house. He decided that he would trade various things until he could trade up for 1 house. It started with one red paper clip. 14 trades and 1 year later, he had his house.

This story is pretty incredible when you see the series of trades he went through and how it all started with a red paper clip. You can see all the trades that led up to his new house here.

I for one thinks this is just an amazing effect the internet can give you. You might not find something valuable, but the internet connects you to people who might find value in that item. Even if its just an ordinary red paper clip.

If anyone is interested, i have in my possession the absolute, ugliest mouse pad in the world. If anyone is interested in trading something to have it, please contact me with any offers =)