Let's Make a Deal ECCIE version!

Never traded. But I have donated.

Nice guy, PreciousB!

A few years ago, I attempted to barter services with an auto mechanic. I needed a radiator replaced, in less than a month, the new radiator was leaking faster then I could put water in. I found out that the radiator was not securely placed in the rubber grommets and the fan blade sliced the radiator. I still have the radiator in my attic, other than the big gash it still looks brand new. The guy that did the work did not honor the shoddy workmanship, but he damn sure got what he wanted.
Never again.

Like I said in a previous comment, I personally am not looking at bartering anything, just a fun little convo to see if anyone had ever traded in the past and the crazy stories that came about. Although a friend and myself did pay for a cab ride once by flashing the guy in downtown lol Originally Posted by addison_scott

some new pics. i dont mind a barter . im sick of paying and have to regret paying it a month later. xxoo annie

I've planned to trade for a tattoo but the guy stood me up. I'm still looking though.

Nice guy, PreciousB! Originally Posted by LisaLyonz

We most always finish last.

Anyone looking to rent a house on the WB?

Anyone looking to rent a house on the WB? Originally Posted by Luv-to-Play

LOL!!! Suck for rent. Hell yeah, man.

I don't recommend bartering services. I've run my own business for many years and I used to barter a lot. About half the time it worked out, but the rest of the time one party always felt like they got a bad deal. I quit bartering a long time ago.

Just my 2 cents ...

I help a girl in WA that ended becoming my ATF and close friend move and get her daughters bed room set....in exchange for a trip to Vegas with me.

Computer and lift heavy objects LOL

To me, part of bartering is realizing that the swap won't be 100% equal most of the time. As long as both parties are receiving reasonably close exchanges, it should be OK. You're generally saving accounting costs and "taxable" income.

I don't recommend bartering services. I've run my own business for many years and I used to barter a lot. About half the time it worked out, but the rest of the time one party always felt like they got a bad deal. I quit bartering a long time ago.

Just my 2 cents ... Originally Posted by stavinChain

To me, part of bartering is realizing that the swap won't be 100% equal most of the time. As long as both parties are receiving reasonably close exchanges, it should be OK. You're generally saving accounting costs and "taxable" income. Originally Posted by turbo-dog

So, T-Dog,
Is there a way we can write off Hobbying on our taxes?
If so, Promise I won't barter for services

They always think I over charge - and they think I over charge... its never worked out! lol