Comments on: How to Buy Nothing

on 9/26/2007 Your step 5 is incorrect. Section 1031 of the internal revenue code allows for like kind exchanges. Exchanges of assets for services are not like-kind. Be careful - the IRS has "blown-up" several of these barter clubs. Even though no cash exchanges hands doesn't mean the transaction is tax-free.

on 10/30/2007 Here you can buy nothing: http://www.nothingforsalesite.com/

on 4/3/2006 Happiness is not having what you want but wanting what you have.

on 11/22/2005 Bartering is taxable. Be careful, so you are not responsible for back taxes and penalties.
See http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc420.html

on 12/30/2005 Be sure to splurge every once in a while on that one special item at that store that you wish that you could shop in. Those items end up being the ones you use the most!