doppy. While I agree with Few Miles apparent point that some of the penny-ante stuff on Coupon Connection has at times a "commercial" whiff to it (and that is largely related to one or two Flyertalkers IMO) I guess many FT'ers can point to a remarkably successful use of that Forum resource.

I have had been involved in many successful exchanges on there. Quite a few of them having a "theoretical value" of $1000+.

It works 100% on trust of course, (from both sides) but after 3+ years - so far so good. And so I feel sure it would work on any house-swap type arena. Before agreeing to anything one would have the opportunity to run a few discreet checks. Certainly I'd personally be extremely cautious of a week old, 8 post newbie, but kempis for example would be most welcome.

Unlike Hertz upgrades or '15% off' coupons, if it were noticed any one person had seemingly several "houses" to let on a regular basis I am sure many sets of vigilant eyes will soon rectify matters.

I feel sure the wording of the Forum could include terminology that specifically forbade any commercial operators using it?