WHAT DOES LETS STAND FOR?
Local Exchange Trading System. This is a non profit community organisation, where members swap goods, skills and services for tokens instead of money.

HOW DOES LETS WORK?
With LETS you have many members to exchange with, therefore providing you with a wide scope of service/skills/goods to utilise.

WHAT IF I “SPEND” MORE THAN I “EARN”?
On joining new members are given a “gift” of 50 tokens. There is no problem with having a minus balance, as it is an indication you have a commitment to contributing to the group in the future.

 

HOW DO I CONTACT A MEMBER FOR SERVICES?
Refer to the Directory of services or the CES Website where all members’ offers and contact details are listed.

HOW WILL I KNOW THE COST OF A SERVICE?
Always ask and mutually agree on the cost in tokens BEFORE committing to an exchange to ensure both parties are satisfied. Some transactions are tokens only; some are part cash/part tokens (cash for materials).  Remember that the Golden Rule is AGREE BEFORE TRADING. There is a 5% levy on all transactions which supports the running of CES and our Administration Group.

WHAT COULD I OFFER?
Only offer what you enjoy and are comfortable with. Look to the directory and speak with your mentor to get ideas.
Often you are unaware of what other members are wanting and it is through conversations with members that trading starts to happen.

WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO PROVIDE THE REQUESTED SERVICE?
There is no obligation to provide a service when asked as your offers and availability may change over time.  Keep your offers on the CES website up to date.

WHAT DO I GET WHEN I JOIN?
You will receive a welcome letter, a current directory of services and the latest newsletter.  Newsletters are emailed regularly and the Directory is distributed annually.   You will also receive a gift of 50 tokens (equivalent to 2 hours).  Your allocated Mentor (support person) will contact you by phone and help you get started.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST TO JOIN?
$10 annual fee.
There is an Annual Administration fee of 25 tokens (excluding the first year),
plus a 5% levy on all transactions.

HOW DO I JOIN?
Click here to download the membership application & and post or scan and email to us.  Bank details are on the form (direct debit).

CONFIDENTIALITY
We respect your right to confidentiality, so all personal details such as name, address and phone number are only distributed to other LETS members.

GIFT VOUCHERS
Want to gift something to a friend or LETS member?  Click here to print gift vouchers.  The cost will be debited from your account. This could be a great Birthday or Christmas present.

 


LETS TRADE!
LETS SAVE MONEY!
LETS MEET NEW FRIENDS!
LETS SUPPORT EACH OTHER!
LETS BE PART OF A COMMUNITY!