FNQ Community Exchange – Tableland LETS
CES/LETS is a way of simplifying barter. The trouble with straight barter is finding someone who wants what you have and has what you want. For example, Alan has lots of pumpkins from the backyard garden, and he needs a mattress. Bev has a spare mattress but doesn’t need pumpkins; she needs her car fixed. Col needs pumpkins; he has no mattress for sale but fixes cars. These three can’t barter, but they can trade in CES/LETS using the local alternative currency.
FNQ Community Exchange is a non-profit organisation. Users pay a small joining fee (in $) to help cover admin costs. Experienced Users across the region help keep the system running smoothly.
Users advertise the goods and services they want to trade, offer and request. It is easy to trade in CES/LETS because you don’t have to save up for what you want (unlike cash transactions).
Hosting events, organising events in public spaces, working bees, admin and publicity, attending markets and expos to promote LETS.
We currently have around 3 larger trade events each year, which are like markets with stalls, food, drinks and entertainment for $0. We also attend Eco Fiestas in Cairns and Townsville and other opportunities to connect.
$20 to obtain an account, no other ongoing fees.
Sponsored accounts are possible.
We are affiliated with CES Australia