How gibgib.ch works Complete guide to the Swiss solidarity marketplace

Discover step by step how to use gibgib.ch to give, receive and exchange objects in a circular economy approach in Switzerland.

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1 Welcome to gibgib.ch

gibgib.ch is Switzerland's first solidarity marketplace dedicated to the circular economy. Our platform connects givers and takers to create a sustainable and free exchange community.

100% Free

Completely free registration and use

Circular Economy

Give your objects a second life

Local Switzerland

Exchanges between neighbors in Switzerland

The gibgib concept

On gibgib.ch, you can give away your unused items for free and get others according to your needs. Each user has 3 free items, then uses 'gibs' (virtual points) to continue to exchange.

2 Create your account for free

Registration on gibgib.ch is simple, fast and completely free. Follow these steps to join our solidarity community.

Description

  1. Fill out the form
    Email, first name, last name and secure password
  2. Verify your email
    Click on the confirmation link received
  3. Complete your profile
    Add a photo and your information
  4. Start exchanging!
    You automatically receive 3 free items

Account advantages

  • 3 free items on account creation
  • Secure integrated messaging
  • History of all your exchanges
  • Referral system
  • Customer support in French
Security and Privacy

Your personal data is protected according to Swiss standards. We never sell your information and strictly respect your privacy.

3 Understanding the gibs system

'Gibs' are the virtual currency of gibgib.ch. This fair system allows everyone to participate in the circular economy according to their means and needs.

3 Free Items

Each new member can take 3 items for free without spending gibs

1 Gib = 1 Item

After your 3 free items, each reservation costs 1 gib

Earn gibs

Receive 1 gib for each item given and received

How to earn gibs?

  • Give an item +1 gib
  • Sponsor a friend +1 gib
  • Receive a transfer Variable
  • Buy a package 5-50 gibs

How to spend gibs?

  • Search for an item... -1 gib
  • Transfer to a friend -1 gib (gas)
  • Cancellation penalty -1 gib
Concrete example

Marie signs up and receives 3 free items. She gives 2 items that are collected (+2 gibs). She can now take 2 additional items. It's an equitable system that rewards generosity!

4 Give your objects

Publishing an object on gibgib.ch is simple and free. Follow these steps to give a second life to your unused objects.

Publishing steps

1
Prepare your item

Clean the item and check its condition. Gather all included accessories.

2
Take photos

Take 3-5 high quality photos from different angles. Show any potential defects.

3
Write a description

Detailed description, condition, dimensions, brand, year of purchase.

4
Publish

Your ad will be immediately visible to the entire community.

Pro tips
  • Take photos in natural light
  • Honest and complete description
  • Precise location
  • Respond quickly to messages

5 Find and reserve objects

Discover available objects near you and reserve them easily. You have 24 hours to finalize the pickup.

Search and filters

  • Search by keywords
  • Filter by location
  • Specialized categories
  • Item condition

24-hour reservation system

24-hour timer

Once reserved, you have 24h to pick up the item.

Warning If you don't pick up the item within 24h, you lose 1 gib and risk a temporary ban.

Reservation steps

1
Click on 'Reserve'

The item is immediately blocked for you

2
Contact the giver

Organize the meetup via the messaging system

3
Collected

Meet at the agreed upon location within 24h

4
Confirm the pickup

Validate that you have picked up the item

6 Communicate with messaging

Our integrated messaging system allows you to easily coordinate your exchanges with other users.

Features

  • Secure and private messaging
  • Notifications in real time
  • Photo sharing
  • Location sharing

Tips

  • Be polite and respectful
  • Reply quickly
  • Confirm the meetups
  • Exchange numbers if necessary

7 Finalize your exchanges

The double confirmation system ensures that the exchange went well for both parties.

Giver confirmation

The giver confirms that the item has been picked up

+1 gib

Taker confirmation

The taker confirms that they have received the item

Successful exchanges
Double security

Both parties must confirm the exchange for it to be validated. This avoids misunderstandings and guarantees the satisfaction of all.

8 Buy additional gibs

If you have exhausted your 3 free objects, you can buy gibs packs via Stripe to continue exchanging.

Starter pack

5 CHF

5 gibs

Popular

Standard pack

15 CHF

20 gibs

Best value

Premium pack

25 CHF

50 gibs

Maximum
Secure payment

All payments are processed securely via Stripe. Credit cards, debit cards, and bank transfers are accepted.

9 Transfer gibs between users

You can send gibs to other users. A gas fee of 1 gib applies to prevent abuse.

How to transfer?

  1. Go to your dashboard
  2. Click on 'Transfer gibs'
  3. Enter the recipient's email
  4. Choose the amount to send
  5. Confirm the transfer
Gas fees

Each transfer costs 1 gib in gas fees.

Example: To send 10 gibs, you must pay 11 gibs in total.

Use cases
  • Give gibs to a friend
  • Share with family
  • Help a member in need

10 Manage your cancellations

In case of problems, you can request the cancellation of a reservation. A confirmation code system secures the process.

Terms of use

  • Give an item
  • Location problem
  • Item damaged
  • Description incorrect
Confirmation code system

To avoid abuse, each cancellation requires a confirmation code.

The code is sent by email and must be entered within 24 hours.

Consequences

  • Lose 1 gib (except in justified cases)
  • Temporary ban possible
  • Impact on your reputation

11 Track your statistics

Your personal dashboard allows you to track your given objects, received objects, your gibs and your ecological impact.

Items given

Total number of items you have given

Items received

Total number of items you have received

Gib balance

Your current gib balance

Ecological impact

CO2 saved through your exchanges

Monthly evolution

Track your monthly activity and discover your positive impact on the environment.

12 Sponsor your friends

Invite your friends to join gibgib.ch and receive bonus gibs for each successful registration.

How to sponsor?

  1. Retrieve your unique sponsorship code
  2. Share it with your friends
  3. They sign up with your code
  4. You receive 1 gib per referral!

Rewards

  • +1 gib per friend signed up
  • Active sponsor badge
  • Sponsorship statistics
  • Contribution to the community
Marketing tip

Share your code on social media, in your WhatsApp groups, or by email. The more you sponsor, the more gibs you earn for your future exchanges!

13 Understand rules and sanctions

To maintain a healthy community, gibgib.ch applies clear rules with a progressive banning system.

Main rules

  • Respect other members of the community
  • Honest descriptions of items
  • Respect appointments
  • No sales or money exchanges
  • Only items in good condition

Sanction system

Progressive bans
  • 1st offense : Warning
  • 2nd infraction: 7 days ban
  • 3rd infraction: 30 days ban
  • 4th infraction: Permanent ban
Reporting

You can report any inappropriate behavior via the report button on each profile.

Friendly community

gibgib.ch is based on kindness and mutual respect. The vast majority of exchanges go perfectly well!

14 Contribute to the circular economy

Every object exchanged on gibgib.ch avoids the production of a new object and reduces waste. Your impact matters!

Waste reduction

Each exchanged object avoids the landfill

CO2 reduction

Less production = less emissions

Economies

Get free what you need

Your impact in numbers

Impact calculation

Example for a smartphone:

  • 70 kg CO2 saved
  • 13'000 L water saved
  • 800 CHF saved
2030 Goals

gibgib.ch contributes to the UN Sustainable Development Goals:

  • ODD 12: Responsible consumption
  • ODD 13: Climate action
  • ODD 11: Sustainable cities

Together, let's create a sustainable future!

Ready to join gibgib.ch?

Join the Swiss solidarity community now and participate in the circular economy. It's free, ecological and solidarity-based!