Swap+Shop Community PopUp
Swap+Shop Community PopUp
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Inner Circle membership is your entry into a connected ecosystem for Mindanao makers.
Skip the Ukay Chaos. Sell Smarter, Shop Better.
Don't let good things gather dust.
Let them spark joy for someone new.
In every home, there are pieces we've outgrown — items once loved, now tucked away, quietly waiting for purpose again.
Swap+Shop Community PopUp is a curated space where you can discover, exchange and elevate your collection. Place your pre-loved treasures where they are cherished and embrace the exclusive joy of uncovering something unique.
Here, every swap is a moment to connect, explore and enjoy the thrill of discovery.
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Why Sell at Swap and Shop?
Why Sell at Swap and Shop?
Most items in your home carry more than just memories. They carry value.
Yet many sit idle, unused, or tucked away, quietly losing their potential.
The Swap+Shop Community PopUp gives you a space to reclaim that value responsibly, turning personal belongings into opportunities for others to enjoy and for your home to breathe again.
This is not a marketplace for bulk resellers or commercial inventories. It is a shared environment for individuals decluttering thoughtfully, for people who want their clothes, books, shoes, kitchenware, and home décor to find a new home where they will be used, appreciated, and loved.
By participating, you do more than clear space.
You contribute to a culture that normalizes reuse, conscious consumption, and intentional living.
You engage with others who share your values, discover stories behind each item, and create a rhythm of responsible giving and receiving within your community.
Swap+Shop transforms the simple act of decluttering into a deliberate practice of stewardship and connection, where your personal items become tools for community building, thoughtful consumption, and mindful living.
A Different Kind of Market for Davao
A Different Kind of Market for Davao
In this city, secondhand usually means imported surplus.
Swap+Shop changes that. We turn wardrobes, bookshelves, and storage bins into seasonal revenue opportunities. It gives structure to resale that has always existed informally.
We believe resale should be:
Organized.
Respectful.
Intentional.
Not piles. Not random. Not desperate.
When households circulate their own goods, value stays within the community, cash flows locally, and individuals develop a sense of control and mastery over the way their belongings generate impact and income.
Together, we can create a local circulation of value, keeping cash, goods and opportunity within the city, while modeling a deliberate, organized way to declutter and exchange. This is a practice of stewardship, connection, and impact that Davao needs—and that a thoughtfully curated, community-centered PopUp helps make possible.
Who are the sellers at Swap and Shop?
Who are the sellers at Swap and Shop?
Sellers at Swap+Shop are primarily everyday individuals decluttering responsibly, people who want their preloved items—clothes, shoes, bags, books, kitchenware, and home décor—to find a new home where they will be valued and used. They include local artists letting go of unused art tools and materials, hobbyists passing on collections, individuals cleaning out their closets, and those moving out and clearing their homes.
This is not a market for bulk resellers or commercial inventories, but we do accept curated Brand Partners—small businesses, upcycling ventures, or thrift shops who wish to participate under their brand name. Brand participation is handled separately through our Brand Partner registration.
All participants join a community that values thoughtful circulation, local impact, and mindful exchange, treating their items as assets rather than clutter.
Ready to join?
Ready to join?
2026 Market Schedule
2026 Market Schedule
March: 13-15 | 20-22 | 27-29
April: 10-12 | 17-19 | 24-26
May: 1-3 | 8-10 | 15-17
November: 13–15 | 20–21 | 27–29
Our Venue Partner
Our Venue Partner
The Swap+Shop Community PopUp takes place at The Pocket Park in Azuela Cove, a vibrant community hub designed for connection, creativity, and thoughtful gathering. This accessible, open-air space offers a calm, organized environment where sellers can showcase their preloved items and buyers can browse comfortably. With foot traffic from the surrounding community and a layout that supports curated, orderly stalls and tables, The Pocket Park provides the ideal setting for responsible decluttering, mindful exchange, and local circulation of value.
FAQs
You can access the full and updated document here.
Who can join?
Who can join?
Swap and Shop is open to individuals who want to sell clean, quality preloved items such as clothing, shoes, bags, books, home décor, and small lifestyle goods. All participants must agree to our curation guidelines. Items must be in good condition, properly cleaned, and ready for display. We do not accept damaged, counterfeit, or surplus/imported bulk inventory. This is a curated community market, not a liquidation space.
How to secure a slot?
How to secure a slot?
To secure a slot, complete your application process.
Submit your registration here.
Upon acceptance, proceed to complete full payment.
Attend the Merchant Briefing online to get your clearance for ingress.
How much does it cost to secure a slot?
How much does it cost to secure a slot?
We help more of your sales go into your pocket. Inner Circle Members pay ₱300/day, non-members pay ₱500/day. The rest of the cost is covered by Swap+Shop. Participation requires a minimum commitment of 1 full cycle of 9 market days, ensuring you maximize your selling potential and benefit from consistent foot traffic across the season. This structure also helps us maintain a curated, high-quality market experience for all sellers and buyers.
Can I choose my selling days?
Can I choose my selling days?
Participation is organized by market cycles. You can select the full cycle you wish to join, but slots are reserved for the entire cycle. This means you cannot scatter your participation across multiple cycles (e.g., 3 days in one cycle and 6 days in another). Committing to a full cycle ensures consistent foot traffic, fair access for all sellers, and a high-quality, curated market experience.
Participation is organized by market cycles. You can select the full cycle you wish to join, but slots are reserved for the entire cycle. This means you cannot scatter your participation across multiple cycles (e.g., 3 days in one cycle and 6 days in another). Committing to a full cycle ensures consistent foot traffic, fair access for all sellers, and a high-quality, curated market experience.
Can I request for a bigger space?
Can I request for a bigger space?
Yes, subject to availability. Participants with bigger space requirements may request for additional slot(s). Regular rate applies. Approval depends on layout feasibility and overall market balance.
What are the inclusions?
What are the inclusions?
Your participation fee covers allocated selling space with 4x2ft table allocation and use of common market facilities. All displays, merchandise, and materials must be contained within the assigned space and must not encroach upon neighboring participants or common areas. You may need to bring your own chair, lighting, extension wires as needed and other essentials for your booth set up.
Are there any other costs?
Are there any other costs?
For those with electronic devices and equipment, electric cost may be billed separately and collected by representatives of the venue partner.
Can I request a refund?
Can I request a refund?
The participation fee is non-refundable because it supports operational costs that are incurred ahead of the market, including table rental, logistics, permits, staffing, marketing and other operational expenses. These funds are fully dedicated toward supporting the market and its participants keeping it sustainable, not for profit, and once your spot is reserved, they are already allocated.
Can I close shop on some weekends?
Can I close shop on some weekends?
NO. Please anticipate any emergencies you may have to ensure that your shop remains open on dates you applied for. Regular attendance is monitored and scored. Poor scores may affect your application to participate in succeeding events and/or any other programs offered by Creative Circle Philippines.
Can I sell my slot?
Can I sell my slot?
NO. Selling slots when you decide to discontinue completing the event is strictly prohibited and a breach in contract that may escalate to legal processes.
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