How to Succeed with Bartering

Bartering is probably one of the oldest forms of trade going back to almost the days when the pioneers first settled in this country, and even further back than that going back to biblical days. If you think about it we barter everyday, the dictionary describes bartering as trading one thing of value for another.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Make a list of what you have to offer, such as skill, goods or services. This is the first step in the process of bartering.

2. Know what your service or goods are worth. Knowing the value of your service or goods being swapped and being prepared to bargain, being as specific as to what you are offering and what you will get in return.

3. Locate other barterers through newspaper ads, shopping magazines or online.

4. Post a notice in your supermarket, coffee shops, Laundromats, and any other place that will allow you to post a public notice.

5. Join a bartering club or indirect exchange club. Remember that some of these clubs require you to pay a membership fee. Do your leg work here and find a club that is best suited to the services or goods you have to offer and what others have to offer.

[vallain]

on 11/28/2009 I think we could all try some bartering to save money and help others.

[johnnyutah]

on 11/20/2009 NICE tips on How to Succeed with Bartering 5*

[bosherus]

on 11/15/2009 Great article on bartering. Very useful information. Thanks for the tips. 5* and a recommend.

[misshelpurself]

on 11/14/2009 Fantastic article, well needed information especially in these economic times. My friend who owns a beauty salon actually barters her services with people in her local community. Thanks for the writing this article, really gives people an opportunity and resources to work with.

[edwardvance]

on 11/13/2009 This is a fantastic article. I especially liked the business like approach to deteriming what you have to offer and the value. 5* and I recommend.