I had a 2 or 3 year on going trade relationship with a mechanic, who also happened to be my first client ever, before I joined eccie. He found another girl for us for a threesome, and that girl ended up meeting someone else who told her about eccie, she told me and bam! Lol. Funny how that all worked out.
Anyhoot, I ended up introducing Mr mechanic to two other ladies from here. He could be a lot to handle, so often I was in the middle trying to calm everyone down :/ I continued seeing him because I could put him in his place without issue, I think he liked it honestly. Ended up meeting his wife etc. But finally our relationship dissolved when he didn't come through on a time sensitive repair for me. I still see his best friend that he introduced me to, and he hates it lol but it is what it is.
So now I'm kinda leery about trades like that. I don't want to feel cheated nor would I want to make the other party feel that way. Gift cards and pre paid credit cards are acceptable. Never been offered anything weird though. Would definitely trade for the right bag or heels, love heels lol, but as someone else said it has to reflect the donation.