{"id":769496,"date":"2026-01-23T08:53:19","date_gmt":"2026-01-23T08:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/?p=769496"},"modified":"2026-01-23T10:13:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T10:13:49","slug":"did-you-know-theres-a-shop-in-beirut-where-everything-is-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/en\/769496\/did-you-know-theres-a-shop-in-beirut-where-everything-is-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Did You Know? There\u2019s a Shop in Beirut Where Everything Is Free"},"content":{"rendered":"    <button class=\"sideconvo-button button-compact\">         <svg         xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"         width=\"64\"         height=\"64\"         viewBox=\"0 0 64 64\"         fill=\"none\">         <g clip-path=\"url(#clip0_5407_120)\">             <mask                 id=\"mask0_5407_120\"                 style=\"mask-type:luminance\"                 maskUnits=\"userSpaceOnUse\"                 x=\"0\"                 y=\"0\"                 width=\"64\"                 height=\"64\">                 <path d=\"M64 0H0V64H64V0Z\" fill=\"white\"><\/path>             <\/mask>             <g mask=\"url(#mask0_5407_120)\">                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64ZM38.4702 14.815C38.0702 14.815 37.6702 15.035 37.5002 15.475L33.7702 24.935C32.4352 28.325 29.7502 31.01 26.3602 32.345L16.9002 36.075C16.0202 36.425 16.0202 37.67 16.9002 38.02L26.3602 41.75C29.7502 43.085 32.4352 45.77 33.7702 49.16L37.5002 58.62C37.6752 59.06 38.0752 59.28 38.4702 59.28C38.8652 59.28 39.2702 59.06 39.4402 58.62L43.1702 49.16C44.5052 45.77 47.1902 43.085 50.5802 41.75L60.0402 38.02C60.9202 37.67 60.9202 36.425 60.0402 36.075L50.5802 32.345C47.1902 31.01 44.5052 28.325 43.1702 24.935L39.4402 15.475C39.2652 15.035 38.8652 14.815 38.4702 14.815ZM14.4702 29.125L11.9802 24.57C11.9452 24.505 11.8902 24.45 11.8202 24.41L7.26516 21.92C6.62516 21.57 6.62516 20.655 7.26516 20.305L11.8202 17.815C11.8852 17.78 11.9402 17.725 11.9752 17.66L14.4652 13.105C14.8152 12.465 15.7302 12.465 16.0802 13.105L18.5702 17.66C18.6052 17.725 18.6602 17.78 18.7302 17.82L23.2852 20.31C23.9252 20.66 23.9252 21.575 23.2852 21.925L18.7302 24.415C18.6652 24.45 18.6102 24.505 18.5752 24.57L16.0852 29.125C15.7352 29.765 14.8202 29.765 14.4702 29.125Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M38.4702 26.64L38.5252 26.775C40.3652 31.435 44.0902 35.165 48.7502 37L48.8852 37.055L48.7502 37.11C44.0902 38.95 40.3602 42.675 38.5252 47.335L38.4702 47.47L38.4152 47.335C36.5752 42.675 32.8502 38.945 28.1902 37.11L28.0552 37.055L28.1902 37C32.8502 35.16 36.5802 31.435 38.4152 26.775L38.4702 26.64Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>                 <path                     d=\"M32 10.7351C33.6569 10.7351 35 9.39196 35 7.73511C35 6.07825 33.6569 4.73511 32 4.73511C30.3431 4.73511 29 6.07825 29 7.73511C29 9.39196 30.3431 10.7351 32 10.7351Z\"                     fill=\"#fff\"><\/path>             <\/g>         <\/g>         <defs>             <clipPath id=\"clip0_5407_120\">                 <rect width=\"64\" height=\"64\" fill=\"white\"><\/rect>             <\/clipPath>         <\/defs>     <\/svg>        <span class=\"sideconvo_button\"  data-sideconvo-message=\"How to use the public buses\" data-sideconvo-mode=\"CHAT\" data-sideconvo-customCTATitle=\"Details about Lebanon&#039;s public buses\" data-sideconvo-customCTAPlacement=\"TITLE_TAG\">             Details about Lebanon&#039;s public buses        <\/span>         <div class=\"hoverEffect\">             <div><\/div>         <\/div>     <\/button>     <style>      <\/style>    <p>Did you know there&#8217;s a shop in Beirut that doesn&#8217;t take any money when you want to buy something? That means any clothes, homeware, furniture, and more are all for free.<\/p>    <p><\/p>    <p><strong>The Salt &amp; Grain Exchange<\/strong> in Hadath follows a barter system, so technically, it&#8217;s not entirely free but at least you&#8217;re not paying with money. If you have items at home you no longer need, instead of tossing them out or letting them pile up, you can bring them to the shop and donate them. In return, you get to take whatever you like and actually need. <\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DJl9p5DNY6u\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29b2aaa749c5f7ced05e27978aa61c3b\" id=\"h-so-what-can-you-find-there\"><strong>So what can you find there?<\/strong><\/h3>    <p>Pretty much everything!<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <script type=\"module\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.jsdelivr.net\/npm\/@justinribeiro\/lite-tiktok@0.1.0\/lite-tiktok.js\"><\/script>   <lite-tiktok style=\"margin:auto;width:340px;\" videoid=\"7598290546079157534\" autoload><\/lite-tiktok>   <p><\/p>    <p>Men\u2019s and women\u2019s clothing, sweaters, shoes in all sizes, furniture, homeware, books, electronics, toys, sports gear, small appliances, and even items for new moms. The space is big, organized, and full of clean, well-kept pieces.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQ65L3_jcq8\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-ea0115c81b0162dc259e44371b9427ed\" id=\"h-it-works-on-a-point-system\">It works on a point system<\/h3>    <p>Every donated item is assigned a value. Some pieces are worth 1 point, others 5, and special ones can go up to 10. Everything is color-coded, so you instantly know how many points each item earns you. These points become your \u201cbudget\u201d to shop around the store. The signage is clear and makes browsing super easy.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DKyyuLgtn21\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <div style=\"height:44px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-35af34dab42df7449f0cb114fc2af2fe\" id=\"h-how-exactly-does-it-work\"><strong>How exactly does it work?<\/strong><\/h3>    <p>You drop off your items at the counter, volunteers give them a quick check, and then calculate your points. While they\u2019re doing that, you can grab a cup of coffee while you take a look around. Once you get your balance, you pick out whatever you need. And that\u2019s the swap done.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DQCD33pCJPj\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>There\u2019s also a thoughtful touch called <strong>the Needs Wall<\/strong>: Anyone who needs something can post a request, and if someone comes in with that item, they donate it. It\u2019s simple, clever, and a reminder of how supportive a community can be.<\/p>    <p><\/p>   <iframe title=\"Embedded Instagram Post\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" frameborder=\"0\" height=\"532\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/DSCQRW8jQ2f\/embed\/\" scrolling=\"no\" style=\"background: white; max-width: 540px; width: calc(100% - 2px); border-radius: 3px; border: 1px solid rgb(219, 219, 219); box-shadow: none; display: block; margin: 12px 0px 12px !important; min-width: 326px; padding: 0px;\"><\/iframe>   <p><\/p>    <p>The Salt &amp; Grain Exchange is <a href=\"https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/qELdqgdUedQZRdkb7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">located<\/a> in Hadath, right next to Elie Moussan Salon. They\u2019re open Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM. For inquiries, call them on +961 81 688 761, and don\u2019t forget to follow them on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/thesaltandgrainexchange\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;ig_rid=19ca70bc-6301-4cec-b35e-087cbe74b7ea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>.<\/p>    <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <div class=\"wp-block-thisis-thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/ar\/768934\/%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b3%d8%a8%d8%aa-%d8%b9%d9%86%d8%af-%d8%b3%d9%88%d9%82-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b7%d9%8a%d8%a8-%d8%ba%d9%8a%d8%b1-%d8%a3%d8%ad%d9%84%d9%89-%d8%b3%d9%88%d9%82-%d8%a8%d8%a8%d9%8a%d8%b1%d9%88%d8%aa-%d9%81%d8%aa%d8%ad-%d9%83%d8%a7%d9%81%d9%8a%d9%87-souk-cafe\/\" class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__link\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"\u0623\u062d\u0644\u0649 \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0628\u0628\u064a\u0631\u0648\u062a \u0641\u062a\u062d \u0643\u0627\u0641\u064a\u0647\u2026\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0628\u062a \u0639\u0646\u062f \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0637\u064a\u0628 \u0635\u0627\u0631 \u063a\u064a\u0631!\">                 <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block\">             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__header\"                 style=\"background-color: #F26821;\">                 <h3>                     \u0634\u0648\u0641\u0648\u0627 \u0643\u0645\u0627\u0646:                 <\/h3>             <\/div>             <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__content\"                 style=\"background-color: #F268211a;\">                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__image\">                         <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.beirut.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/MixCollage-15-Jan-2026-12-52-PM-5868-250x141.jpg\" alt=\"\u0623\u062d\u0644\u0649 \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0628\u0628\u064a\u0631\u0648\u062a \u0641\u062a\u062d \u0643\u0627\u0641\u064a\u0647\u2026\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0628\u062a \u0639\u0646\u062f \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0637\u064a\u0628 \u0635\u0627\u0631 \u063a\u064a\u0631!\" \/>                     <\/div>                                                     <div class=\"thisis-more-like-this-block__text\">                                                     <h2>\u0623\u062d\u0644\u0649 \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0628\u0628\u064a\u0631\u0648\u062a \u0641\u062a\u062d \u0643\u0627\u0641\u064a\u0647\u2026\u0627\u0644\u0633\u0628\u062a \u0639\u0646\u062f \u0633\u0648\u0642 \u0627\u0644\u0637\u064a\u0628 \u0635\u0627\u0631 \u063a\u064a\u0631!<\/h2>                                                                     <\/div>                             <\/div>         <\/div>                 <\/a>     <\/div>   <div style=\"height:47px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>    <p><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know there&#8217;s a shop in Beirut that doesn&#8217;t take any money when you want to buy something? 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