There are a lot of new users here who do not know what ot Trading Rounds are; to help explain the trade rounds, I have linked to a pictorial recap of our last trade round.
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4157789&postcount=47
A trade round is somewhat similar to the "Secret Santa" pairings that are common with workplace, Large Group, or large Family Gathering Christmas Parties where you are paired to exchange gifts with another person, but without the seasonal limitation. We have a trade round three or four times a year, some having a theme, while others are just general trades.
Simply sign-up for a trading account at
http://www.ncgrimbo.com/BBQ_Sauce_Trade/ShowRounds.Aspx Using your Brethren Name. Once the account is created and you receive your password, you then enter your shipping information and your preferences. You then enter into the current trade round and
click to participate in the trade.
The computer will then pair you with someone else from another part of the country. The idea is that You will go out and purchase a BBQ rub and a BBQ sauce sold only in your area or region. In return your trading partner has also purchased a local or regional BBQ rub and a BBQ sauce. You then ship your packages to each other and everyone will receive new products to experiment and cook with.
It's like Christmas in July, where you simply exchange a box with another Brethren. It's a lot of fun and we have all received some great items to try. The worst that can come from this is that at least you tried something new and you will have pushed the envelope of your personal flavor profile.
I have had some great rubs and sauces that I would have never known about if it weren't for these trades. Many good things have landed on our table, as well as some really outstanding things that I have almost become addicted to.
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