July 20, 2010

Glendora teen swaps old cell phone for Porsche on Craigslist - Whittier Daily News

Here's a wonderful example of how trade is a positive-sum game:

Steven started with an old cell phone and eventually traded up to his impressive ride.

It didn't happen overnight, but with the help of the Craigslist website and a lot of patience, Steven made 14 online swaps over two years to get his 2000 Porsche Boxster S.

via www.whittierdailynews.com

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Jul 20, 2010 8:58:21 PM | Management

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