Trading Puzzles

If you are a "one-and-done" type puzzler, you are always looking for a new puzzle. One way to find a new puzzle to tackle is to trade puzzles with other puzzlers. If you're not looking to sell, but rather exchange puzzles for new challenges, trading is a fantastic, cost-effective option:

• • Swap with a Puzzle Pen Pal: If you have friends who share your puzzling hobby, a direct swap is the simplest method. If not, consider finding a "puzzling pen pal" online through communities or forums dedicated to jigsaw puzzles.

  • Join a Membership Club: Organizations like the Jigsaw Puzzle Swap Exchange offer membership programs. For a fee, you can swap as many puzzles as you like across the US. They also often arrange regular events, providing opportunities to meet fellow puzzle enthusiasts and swap in person, saving on shipping costs.

  • Facebook Groups: Social media platforms are incredibly useful for puzzle swaps. Numerous Facebook groups, such as "Jigsaw Puzzle Swap," allow members to post pictures of puzzles they want to exchange. Once a swap is agreed upon, each party typically pays for the postage of their own puzzle. This is a simple and community-driven way to keep your puzzle collection fresh.

Final Thoughts

By exploring these options, you can ensure your beloved puzzles continue to bring joy to others, whether through sale or a mutually beneficial swap.