Save Money: Learn to Barter and Trade
by Do you have an old set of golf clubs collecting dust in your basement? Would you like to trade those golf clubs for a bicycle? Have you thought about trading and bartering? Here are some tips to barter and trade for items and services you need.
The Internet is a great resource for finding items you can buy. eBay and Craigslist are great. Freecycle is a place to find and get rid of unwanted items. One man’s trash is another man’s treasure.
But where do you turn to barter and trade. In my local area we have two call-in radio swap shows. They’re on the air every day for about an hour. You can sell items, request wanted items and clear out your garage.
But where can you turn to if you don’t have the luxury of the radio call-in show?
- Head over to Craigslist- they have a special section in your area with a bartering forum, a wanted forum and a free forum. You can find many things here.
- Use your Yahoo- click onto My Yahoo and check out groups. There are groups here for everything from frugal tips, recipes, health concerns and do-it-yourself tips. If you can’t find a local bartering group in your area- then start one.
- Network among friends and work associates. Word of mouth is great. Maybe you have some old baby clothes and a co-worker is expecting. Or maybe you need some minor work done on your vehicle and a friend’s husband is a mechanic. In trade, find out what your friend and her husband could use- babysitting services, a home-cooked meal? Ask.
- Talk with your neighboring businesses. Maybe you own a florist and they own a catering company. You need free advertisement and they would like a nice centerpiece. Ask if you can make the centerpiece free of charge and if they’ll let you put business cards around the event.
- Check local business bulletin boards. People post items here all the time. Even though they may be asking for money- call and ask if they’d be willing to barter for another item or services.
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Post CommentJoshua
On March 9, 2009 at 4:50 pm
I guess the Internet is a great resource. I never knew there were so many sites you could go to and find free and cheap items. I never knew my Yahoo had groups- thanks
Flo
On March 10, 2009 at 7:02 am
Thanks for the simple, yet great tips!
Sandra
On March 10, 2009 at 10:57 am
This is a great idea – my niece recently found a great store. You take them clothes you don’t want any more and they give you store credit to purchase other items – everything is used, but some of it barely and some not at all.
Allyson
On March 11, 2009 at 7:42 am
My boyfriend and I are trying to get our own place soon, and we have been wondering about the furniture situation. I mean we have a bed, but that’s it. I have to try looking on free cycle for a couch and a table. I mean even if I find one that’s a little rundowned we could clean it up and makem it our own. Great ideas, and keep them coming!