i-fete is an online swap meet environment, in which vendors from various parts of the country with unique products and services come together.

The concept is simple. Swap meets are enjoyed by millions of people each year as a way to purchase items at a discounted price or to find unique products and services. As shoppers browse the aisles they are confronted with thousands of items, many of which are not available in traditional stores. Buying gifts at a swap meet is often ideal for those individuals that seem to own everything because unique and personalized gifts abound. But, many shoppers do not have a swap meet close enough to visit frequently or do not have the time to spend walking around the stalls, i-fete offers those features from the comfort of home.

At i-fete, online shoppers can browse the virtual flea market much like they would at a traditional swap meet. i-fete shoppers can review the directory and head straight to those areas that most appeal to their needs and wants. Or, they can start at the first shop and weave their way through the aisles at a more leisurely pace, looking briefly at each vendors' most popular products before going inside or moving on to the next.

In addition to the benefits to the consumer, vendors will also benefit from this method of shopping online. A collection of unique vendors' wares will attract more attention and visitors than any individual website could do alone. Vendors will get the attention of thousands of shoppers looking for unique products, specialty items, and great prices. i-fete hopes to provide vendors, that have previously sold their wares as a side-business only, the opportunity to work full-time primarily from the comfort of home.

Mission Statement

i-fete

Will offer consumers an online shopping environment that closely emulates the traditional swap meet. By offering a wide variety of products from a number of vendors in a single location, i-fete will seek to meet various internet shopper's needs with one website, one shopping cart, and one payment method. We will carefully manage all customer interactions to ensure that complete satisfaction is attained on each and every interaction.

Will offer vendors the opportunity to reach a wider audience in the online community. By dedicating a substantial portion of revenue to various marketing campaigns, we will, as a community, attract more visitors than most individual websites could do independently. Additionally, we will manage all customer relations and website management to enable vendors to focus entirely on their specialty, making and selling unique and high quality products.

Will give back to the communities in which we operate by encouraging "green" marketing, selling, and shipping procedures. We will dedicate a portion of our annual proceeds to charitable organizations that exhibit a dedication to improving the quality of life for our communities and the world.