COLUMBUS, Ohio -- With Central Ohio households tightening their purse strings, an old-fashioned form of currency is making a comeback -- bartering.
From DVDs to goods and services, Web sites are popping up to help you swap something you don't want for something you do want.
One Web site worth checking out is Babysitterexchange.com, which lets you set up an online community among friends and neighbors and then swap everything from baby-sitting to carpooling, tutoring and pet sitting.
U-exchange.com allows you to trade services such as carpentry, cleaning and plumbing work.
Gametz.com or game trading zone is a service that lets you trade video games and video game accessories.
Avid readers may enjoy PaperbackSwap.com, which lets users trade books with others.
SwapACD.com and SwapDVD.com work just like PaperbackSwap.com and lets users swap CDs and DVDs.
Zwaggle.com is a treasure trove for parents, allowing them to swap kids' clothes, toys and furniture.
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