Parker Trinket Trade

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THE PARKER TRINKET TRADE

The Parker Trinket Trade is a little community treasure box in downtown Parker, Colorado, created to bring a bit of unexpected joy to people of all ages.  The box is provided and maintained by Parker resident, Amanda Ball, owner of Colorado Creative Vending with the generous support from Kilwins Parker.

 

The idea is simple:

Find something you love and take it.

Leave something thoughtful for someone else.

 

That’s it! No cost. Just find an item that brings you joy and leave one behind for the next person to discover.

 

We ask that items be clean, intentional, and thoughtful. Please no food, candy, liquids, obvious trash, or anything that will melt.

 

What Can I Leave?

The box is meant for small, fun, family-friendly treasures. Some of the items that have made their way into the box include:

 

Pins

Keychains

Stickers

Small toys and collectibles

Crafting Supplies

3D-printed creations

Little figures and animals

Trading cards

Vintage and nostalgic treasures

Handmade items

Jewelry

Charms

 

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💙 Help Keep the Trades Going

The Parker Trinket Trade is a trade box, which means when you take something, you’re expected to leave something for the next person.

The goal is to keep the box circulating with new treasures so that everyone who visits has a chance to find something fun.

 

It doesn’t have to be an exact one-for-one exchange or worth the same amount. What matters is contributing something for the next person to discover.

 

If you take something, please leave something behind.

 

If you don’t have a thoughtful item to leave, you may take a sticker.

 

If you DO take something but don’t have an item with you to leave, please visit again VERY SOON to bring an item to the box.

That little act is what keeps the box stocked and makes it possible for the next person to have the same experience.

 

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📦 Have a Donation?

Although this box relies on trades, donated items are sprinkled in as needed to make sure there is constantly a nice selection for everyone who visits.

 

We’re especially happy to receive small, clean, family-friendly items that would be fun to discover in the box. Handmade items, leftover craft supplies, pins, keychains, stickers, small toys, collectibles, and 3D-printed creations are all great examples.

 

If you have trinkets to donate and you’re in or around Parker, Colorado, I’d be happy to arrange a pickup or provide a drop-off address.

 

Feel free to reach out to Amanda via the Parker Trinket Trade on Facebook, TikTok, or Instagram, or email at ColoradoCreativeVending@gmail.com.

Please put “Parker Trinket Trade” in the subject line.

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Financial Support

Although never expected, if you would like to help with behind the scenes costs, financial contributions towards supplies, 3d printing, repairs, cleaning wipes, and new trinkets are always appreciated.  

https://venmo.com/code?user_id=2338835220398081020

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A Little Box With a Big Community

What started as a simple idea has become something much bigger than I ever expected. People have told me they’ve made special trips to Parker just to visit the box, and I’ve watched people return again and again to see what’s new.

 

That’s what makes this project so much fun.

 

You never know what you’ll find.

You never know who left it.

And you never know who you’ll make smile.

 

Thanks for being part of the Parker Trinket Trade. 💙

 

Take one. Leave one. Spread joy.

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The Parker Trinket Trade is located in front of Kilwins Parker at:

19501 E Mainstreet, unit 104, Parker, CO 30138

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