Comments from successful barterers:
Bart Stall, Computer & Equipment Sales - JetMicro.com:
"When I needed movers for my recent relocation, I offered a local moving company a new computer system and associated office equipment in exchange for helping me move. They got their new stuff almost at cost and I got the moving services in exchange. I still paid for the truck rental but at least I was able to offset the fees by trading.
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Rivkie Lichstein, Graphic Designer:
"I bartered my designwork with a dog groomer! I saw she (desperately) needed my expertise, so I offered to design a logo, business card and some newspaper ads for her in exchange for grooming my puppy. I was able to obtain her excellent grooming services in exchange for my design services and neither of us had to lay out cash. This site is all about these kinds of trades!"
Jeff Mach, Web Developer / Internet Consultant:
"My company, Widdershins, LLC, barters web development / internet services with restaurants, businesses and professional providers. I seek a travel service so I can take all my friends on a cruise.... I am looking for the cruise that wants to trade for a fantastic web presence! I have found great services to barter through this site. Thanks for this idea!"
Barry S. Miller, Esq., Bankruptcy Attorney & Mortgage Loan Officer:
"I am an attorney and loan officer. I bartered, most recently, for computer consulting services in exchange for my time appearing in court on a traffic matter. My client would have had hardship paying my legal fee. We then realized that we had something in common so that I could earn the reasonable value of my fee. I've needed computer consulting services for a while --- Our match was perfect!
I don't want to become involved in a large barter association where I have to trade with barter dollars. This "handshake" way to arrange barter is clean and friendly."
Rivkie Lichstein, Graphic Designer:
"I needed a bug control guy to get rid of a wasp nest over our front door. I offered a local pest specialist my graphic design services, to trade for him taking care of our problem. We did a great trade of services - I got FREE pest control, and he got FREE designwork!
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Pete Mancini, FLOORING CONTRACTOR:
"I needed a web site to promote my flooring business, so I searched for a web developer who might want their floors refinished in exchange. Sometimes when you make an offer, they realize they need you! The web developer agreed to build my site in exchange for new wood floors. This site helps you find people to trade with. Congratulations to PeopleTradingServices and everyone who finds what they are looking for!"
Joan Lanoie, School Teacher:
"I set up an account to show students how bartering is used even today. Students knew about bartering during the pilgrim days and other historical timeframes. We were able to help them understand that bartering is still alive.
Many thanks to Josette from Candle Crafters for helping us connect.
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Linda Napier, T. Falcon Napier & Associates, Inc., www.MasterStream.com:
"I have belonged to barter exchanges for a long time. They are easy and fun - and I believe this is a fabulous idea! Very simple and to the point!
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Diana Stein, GRAPHIC ARTIST:
"My new husband and I moved into a new home and needed window coverings - but could not afford the blinds we wanted. I offered my Graphics services to the Window Treatment Specialist, and he ordered and installed our blinds in exchange for ad development and a brochure layout. I later sent him two new "regular" clients, friends of mine. I like the concept of connecting with people to trade services because it saves everyone money - and sometimes it also leads to big accounts.
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Matt Gladstone, WINDOW TREATMENT/DRAPERY SPECIALIST (Bartered with Diana Stein above):
"I was thrilled to be able to provide window coverings for Diana in exchange for her Graphic Design services. The ads she developed for me yielded me new business, and I am still handing out the beautiful brochure she designed for my company. She even got me lower rates for printing! Soonafter I provided her window treatments, two of her friends contacted me to do their's too. I've really saved a lot of money bartering!"
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