Corner the Market and Use the Barter System

The barter system has reached all corners of the market. A new one is coins. Coins that are officially recognized as bullion are pure gold or pure silver. There are many other coins on the market that are valuable due to their silver content however, are considered “junk coins”. These are the pre-1965 era coins that were minted in the United States.

All quarters, half dollars and dimes produced until that year are classified in that category. The content of silver for these coins is approximately 90% and the rest is copper. Copper is added to strengthen the coins so they can last for many more years.

We are all aware that bullion has much, much more monetary value than the junk coins due to the fact they were produced after 1965 and are still in production. This increases the market for these coins, however the minting of the junk silver coins ceased in 1965 and it is unreasonable for anyone to buy any of the coins for a large sum. There are a few advantages which are attached to the old silver. This has to do with the bartering system. The coins can play a huge role, we are not sure just how large, but it definitely holds a key.

If for whatever reason, the dollar collapsed, this is the only alternative to currency we would have. It is a fantastic investment and the possibilities are endless. Make the barter system work for you!

A Community Reach-Out in the Form of a Barter Exchange

Using a barter exchange can assist you in reaching out to your community and all parts of the world. It is truly the smart way to work! By adding a barter exchange to your company’s activities, you will essentially bring more business towards you. This is because of the natural marketing advantages of joining an exchange. The rosters of an exchange are already established and will typically become a source that a new member of the barter community will turn to.

After you are a member of the chosen barter exchange, immediate rewards are at your fingertips. By using barter in your business model, it is proven to increase your cash flow and increase your referrals. At the first instance that you accept your first barter purchase, you end up providing a same product of agreeance that your new customer will get. The difference is that there is no actual “cash” involved. Instead, trade dollars are banked and if you choose, can be spent immediately or let them accumulate in your account.
It is wise to use the barter account as a savings account. Let the balance grow and then the money “barter dollars” will be there when your company needs something, such as a new register. This prevents your bottom line receiving a hit.

Just because you barter, does not mean that you have to sacrifice the prices you have set for your products or service. Those remain and you place the products or service on your barter site and receive payment in a different form. Basically, both parties are receiving desired products or services without payment! Check out your local barter exchange for growth opportunities!

What Swapping Options are Available to Me? Plenty!

To swap services is just like returning to your youth. Remember when you wanted to trade baseball cards? Trade Barbie outfits? Garbage Pail kid cards? Well, you get to do it all over again but in a fun way for adults and not feel like such a kid. We now have the beauty of the internet to swap! The gist of the swap game is to trade services or goods that you no longer want for goods or services you do need!

Internet communities exist out there designed for such a purpose! By becoming a member to their site, you can search for the swaps you may want. You can list what you have to swap and search for what you would like. What comes next? You send them a request for swap! The item or service doesn’t have to be small; it can be as large as you want. Do you have that vintage car? Airline miles? Restaurant coupons? Home decorating company? Any skill can be up for swap! Within the membership community, most sites offer instant chat capabilities to instantly make the negotiation for swap.

Swap sites allow you to do a cash exchange as well. If you see an item or service you desire but do not have an item or service that the other wants, you can negotiate to buy the item or service. What if in these tough economic times you had lost your job and you have small children that are now growing out of their clothes? You know you are skilled in cabinetry, plumbing and general construction but can not find work? Well, obtain a membership to a swap site. There may be someone with loads of children’s clothes that was going to donate to a local charity. The person will see your ad, know that their cabinets need resurfacing, and offers to do a trade with you for the clothes. Both parties obtain what they need without the exchange of money.

What about a vacation? I know, what vacation, right? When you add up the cost of airfare, transportation, hotels, food, entertainment, the cost goes through the roof! What if, just what if you could swap your home for another home for a vacation? It doesn’t have to be in this country! Take an opportunity to research the options out there for you. It is amazing that most of your needs and desires can be made with the simple idea to swap services!