Hello, my name is Jessie and I am a new mom. I have an addiction. My addiction is to Mom to Mom swap! For those that haven’t heard of this Facebook craze yet, let me enlighten you. Mom to mom swap is a place where local moms can buy and sell items ranging from Louis Vuitton baby bags to household items, high chairs and much much more all at a fraction of the price. It is also a community of support for mothers who are seeking advice, discuss happenings in the neighborhood and wish to arrange playground dates. It serves as a community of support that does not pass judgement.
Mom to mom swap sites are comparable to a secret society. These groups have grown extremely popular that any and all new members can gain access by invite only via an existing member. Some of the swaps are not even visible in a Facebook search making this a secret society of shopping fun that is effective and efficient.
When I first started on the Mom to Mom swaps I was intimidated, overwhelmed by the unknown and the confusing undisclosed language. This site has its own rules and etiquette that I have been accustomed to through trial and error.
- Some postings may include phrases like POOS or EUC. POOS stands for “posted on other sites”, which is a warning to people that the item is going to go quickly so you better snatch the item up as soon as possible.
- I recently posted an Easter bunny costume stating EUC, this means that the item was in “excellent used condition” because the item was used once for Easter pictures and was never used again after that. I listed this item for $18 but originally paid $40. It was snagged up in minutes.
Here are some other common phrases:
- GUC Good Used Condition
- NWT New With Tags
- NWOT New With Out Tags
- ISO In Search Of
- PPU Porch Pick Up
- PUO Pick Up Only
- FCFS First Come First Serve
I will admit that I am on three different swap pages. Two are close to my house, and another that is strictly for girls only making it easier to seek out items that I am in need of as my daughter grows over time. Who doesn’t like a good deal? Where else can you get fifteen items of girls clothes ranging from shirts, pants, and shoes all for $10 while the clothes still have the original tags on them.
But be aware ladies, it is dangerous to have a glass of wine or two while swapping. Because come morning when you check your messenger inbox and realize that you had purchased a stroller that originally costs $1,000 for $500 because it was a really good deal at the same time already have two. Oops!
