VIDEO. The Free Troc Party, a place where we give and where we take… without money

Money can not buy happiness ? This market could be the proof. Every three months, 200 participants registered for the Free Troc Party meet to exchange for free many clothes, trinkets, books and other jewelry. “People are fed up with money, on this financial side all the time “, according to Myriam Attias, co-founder of the concept. In this rather special market, “there is no one in control. So there is no negotiation. It’s on the table. It’s accessible to anyone. “ The clientele is essentially made up of people aged 25-35, from various socio-professional categories. “It’s a mix of people who are interested in different things “, she testifies.

For Myriam Attias, there is no secret: the success of the Free Troc Party is due to sharing, conviviality and exchange “People like to talk about ‘Ah you got such an object, it’s me who brought it back’ and suddenly it creates a bit of conviviality and discussion between people “, she says. But its success can also be explained by the ease with which interested parties can get rid of or acquire new business. “It’s hard to find a place to give your stuff so that it can be really reused without having to put it on the Internet one by one “, explains Miriam. “So there is an easy side, we bring things back. “ Finally, according to the co-founder, this principle is part of a sustainable development approach that is increasingly attractive. She specifies: “I think that c’is really in tune with the times. With ecology, sustainable development, the circular economy, it’s totally something that appeals to you. “