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Can the long-forgotten barter system ever make a comeback?

Presenthere @Presenthere (157) 6 Apr

We know that money is the fuel of the world in a way. Without it, nothing will run in the world. Money is the factor that has contributed to crises and debacles worldwide. Why can't heads of governments sit down and welcome the...

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Could you grow all your fruit and veg ?

Traceyjayne @Traceyjayne (11277) • United Kingdom 9 Mar

Just wondering …. If you needed to , do you think that you could grow all the fruit and veggies that you would need to see you through a year ? I think veggies would be easier but it could be done … What veggies would you grow...

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Barter Today

Anne GS @Shunnan (2130) 2 Oct 20

I'd mention in my last post about barter and this was the flower not including the model or the endorser at the back. i do not know the name of the flower Barter is in today due to pandemic instead of money we are...

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Barter involving a caravan, motor-bike and a builder

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381904) • Rockingham, Australia 20 May 17

This is another ‘discussion’ about a time we used bartering to get something we needed. Bartering is a great way of doing business in my opinion. We have bartered quite a few times and it saves having to find cash for whatever it...

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$600 worth of milk

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381904) • Rockingham, Australia 18 May 17

I read a post by @Platespinner some months ago where she mentioned how her husband is great at negotiating ‘deals’ which result in both parties getting what they need without too much money changing hands. I think the barter...

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Attacked by the Short-Term Memory Loss Bug

Marsha @MarshaMusselman (38865) • Midland, Michigan 26 Apr 17

As some of you already know we run a window cleaning business in the warm months of the year. Another thing some of you have heard before is that we do a bit of bartering too. We barter with my dentist, my eye doctor and also a...

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Just Made Three Cents from only Two comments.

Marsha @MarshaMusselman (38865) • Midland, Michigan 5 Oct 16

I just got done a few minutes ago checking my bank for the morning. Then I looked at my newest notifications. I replied to a comment made on a post from yesterday I wrote, and I responded to another member's post from last night....

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I love barter system

sofs @sofssu (23660) 7 Jul 16

I have been trading plants with some members on a Facebook group. I sometimes find such good bargains for my excess plants. Yesterday one lady agreed to trade some fabulous plants for a few of mine (which I thought were junk) ....

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Preparing for an evening of bartering.

marguicha @marguicha (230334) • Chile 20 Apr 16

Good morning, dear lotters. I have been checking the web for a recipe of a chicken cooked in cognac and dry white wine. We had it when we were young at a restaurant that had only that dish. I will have to do it today for my...

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Is Barter Really Dead?

Lynn Proctor @ThankyouLord (698) • St. Petersburg, Florida 7 Dec 15

There is something about the idea of trading goods and services that just fascinates me. So many folks struggle because they have no money, but don't think about trying to barter their goods or services to get what they want....

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I guess I need to learn to.....

celticeagle @celticeagle (189820) • Boise, Idaho 2 Oct 15

barter. If there is a hallocaust this could be our only way to obtain needed things. There will be no money, or banking. Bartering will be the way to go. What do you think? Do you barter for services and such now?

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bartering...

Cutie18f @Cutie18f (9546) • Philippines 7 Dec 12

Well we had this dance in which we had to wear something like a military pair of pants, camouflage. I was about to buy the cheap pair because it is only good for one use when I found out that a friend has a pair and was willing to...

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Are you ready?

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 23 Sep 12

For disaster? Whether man made or natural? Are you ready with food? water? medicine? firearms and ammo? Are you ready mentally? what if there is a hurricane? tsunami? mudslide? avalanche? etc. Are you and your family ready? Do...

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listia

midnightmom44 @midnightmom44 (117) • United States 18 Jul 12

I just found listia :) and i am addicted! Any1 else use this site?

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Would you offer a discount?

GreenMoo @GreenMoo (11833) 4 Jun 12

We're running a couple of courses here at the farm later in the summer and I'm dealing with email enquiries at the moment. We've reached our minimum number for the first one now, but I'd welcome some more participants in order to...

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Barter system still exist today

sishy7 @sishy7 (27166) • Australia 1 Jun 12

I know a certain handyman who is very good in his trade, honest, and quite a nice person. He took me to his place to pick up some material one day, and I saw plenty of things such as used furniture, second hand appliances, and...

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Have you ever trade/barter on something to answer your prayers?

xio shi @simonelee (2715) • China 14 Oct 11

Our family experienced a big trial and only miracle can save the life of our love one. We were in a desperate situation and hopeless that she may be save from DENGUE. The problem was getting worse when my niece was moved to ICU....

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Will we see a revival in the barter system in the US economy?

firemom31 @firemom31 (598) • United States 22 Apr 11

It seems that more and more "swap shops" and second hand stores are cropping up in my area. There also seems to be an increase in individuals willing to barter for services or products. I have not seen this so much in businesses,...

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Buying the bride

WATARIKENJI @WATARIKENJI (1534) • Philippines 25 Jul 10

There are certain cultures in the world wherein if a man would like to marry and get a bride, he has to be ready with a sort of trade in. A certain amount is required or livestock, jewelries, etc. A certain tribe in Africa uses...

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What is bartering? Have you ever bartered service or goods for other goods?

littlefranciscan @littlefranciscan (18327) • United States 14 Jun 10

What is bartering in your own words? Have you ever bartered anything you own for something else someone else earns?

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