10/21/2009

Do you Barter??

Do you ever barter? I do all the time with my sisters for babysitting! I have them go "shopping" in the Ivanovsky mini-mart for cleaning supplies, make-up, razors, etc. in exchange for babysitting or giving the kids rides.

I don't really barter with anyone who isn't family but I wouldn't be against it in any way. I have done haircuts in exchange for items before and I have a friend that does embroidery, we trade for my ceramic plates when I need something done or she needs a gift. It works out well for both of us!

Below is a post from Jane, she barters quite a bit and I think it is really interesting.

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I recently found a new bartering buddy. My friend introduced me to a lady who has chicken…and eggs! (thanks Veronica…hello Mary Ann)

“Egg Lady” gave me eggs for charcoal, rice and pasta sauce. All things I have an abundance of.

5 dozen cage free eggs (normal cost from her $2 each, normal store cost $3.75 each)

Do you ever barter? Who do you barter with? How does it work?

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6 comments:

Audrey said...

I've bartered my sewing skills and photography for vinyl lettering, haircuts, movie tickets, etc. I've loved it every time!!

ohhollyf said...

I babysit once a week to have my hair professionally colored by an expert :)

ohhollyf said...

oh btw I'd luv to see a pic of the "Ivanovsky mini-mart".

The Queen said...

I've bartered my photography for hair, vinyl lettering, facials and piano lessons. I love it.

Anna Marie said...

I used to barter ironing the clothes of my scrapbooking supply consultant...for scrapbooking supplies!

Pam (meanestmother) said...

I bartered piano lessons for our friends children. Their farmers and game me 1/4 of a beef.