How Rehoard Works

Four steps to trade what you have for what you love. No cash, no fees, no hassle.

1

Snap & list in 20 seconds

Take a photo, add a title, pick a category, and set your trade value. That's it. Your listing goes live instantly to traders in your area.

Trade value is what your item is worth for swapping purposes. Check what it sells for used online and use that as your baseline. Rehoard shows a suggested range to help.

2

Get matched automatically

Our algorithm scans every listing in your area and finds people who want what you have and have what you want. Matches are ranked by value alignment (within 15%), category relevance, and proximity.

You'll get a notification when someone matches. You can also browse listings manually and propose trades directly.

3

Chat & agree on the swap

Use in-app chat to ask questions, request more photos, and negotiate. When both sides agree, confirm the trade. Rehoard suggests three nearby police stations as safe meetup spots.

Safety Snap prompts both traders to take a selfie before meeting. For trades over $30, bringing a friend is recommended.

4

Meet up & trade

Meet at the agreed location, inspect items in person, and swap. Both people walk away with something they want. No cash changes hands, no fees are charged.

Use 'Share My Trade' to text a trusted contact your meetup details. Rate your trading partner afterward to build community trust.

Why Trade Instead of Sell?

Both walk away happy

Trading is a win-win. No haggling over price, no lowballers. You set a trade value and match with someone fair.

Completely free, no surprises

No payment processing, no platform fees, no figuring out if you need to report anything. Just a clean swap.

Faster than selling

Skip the listing-negotiating-shipping-waiting cycle. Trade locally and walk away with what you want same day.

Common Questions

Is Rehoard really free?
Yes. Listing items, matching, chatting, and trading are all free. No commissions, ever. We offer an optional Rehoard Plus upgrade ($0.99/mo) for extra photos, longer listings, and wishlist alerts.
What can I trade?
Anything across 16 categories: car parts, clothing, shoes, electronics, books, collectibles, video games, instruments, and more. If you own it and someone wants it, you can trade it.
How does the matching algorithm work?
It matches based on three factors: trade value alignment (within 15%), category relevance, and geographic proximity. You're matched with people who want what you have and have what you want.
Is it safe to meet strangers?
Rehoard has built-in safety features: police station meetup suggestions, Safety Snap selfie verification, Share My Trade (notify a trusted contact), and a community rating system. We recommend always meeting in public during daylight.
What if a trade isn't fair?
Rehoard flags trades with more than 15% value difference. But ultimately, a trade is fair if both people agree. If something feels off, you can always walk away.

Ready to post your first item?

Join your neighbours on Rehoard. It takes about 20 seconds to list something.

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