Think you’re street smart? Well, an entrepreneur on TikTok just got herself a tiny home from a single bobby pin — talk about hustle culture.
On May 19, 2020, Demi Skipper posted her first video on TikTok under the user @TradeMeProject. The 29-year-old declared that she was on a mission to trade a bobby pin for a house. While it may sound crazy, she was actually inspired by Kyle McDonald who became a homeowner after successfully trading his way from a paperclip. Her rules are simple: no trading to friends or family, and no money involved, or altering the item for a better trade.
@trademeproject
Over the course of a week, Skipper’s profile surged in popularity. As of writing, she has over 4.5 million users who have been following her journey on TikTok. From what started as a side project to pass the time over quarantine, she never expected to go viral on the platform.
@trademeproject I’m trading a bobby pin all the way to a house – the biggest trade yet #fyp #trademeproject
With the goal of beating McDonald’s record of one year, Skipper has already acquired a tiny mobile cabin within six months. However, it didn’t come without its fair share of challenges. At one point she accidentally traded an item for a lesser value.
@trademeproject I need your help @parishilton #fyp #trademeproject
While she may technically already have a home, she is hoping to trade the cabin for a proper house.
Her most interesting trades include a pair of expensive sneakers for an iPhone 11 Pro Max, and a fitness bicycle for a Ford Mustang. Watch her most recent TikTok below to catch up on all her trades:
https://www.tiktok.com/@trademeproject/video/6912503580377255174?lang=en&sender_device=pc&sender_web_id=6917491717428905474&is_from_webapp=v1
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