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BizGuy · 08-12-2003, 04:49 AM

I have been hearing more and more about these barter clubs and exchanges? The only issue I have is, which one is the best? There seems to be a rapidly growing market for these barter clubs which makes it difficult to find out who is the best.

Is this barter exchange a good thing?

What are your experiences with Bartering through these organizations?

Thanks.

Adam T.

BizGuy · 08-19-2003, 02:04 AM

Doesn't anyone have any experiences with Barter exchanges? I'd love to hear some stories and comments.

Adam T.

mr sprocket · 08-20-2003, 01:08 AM

No experiences yet. I tried getting legal and accounting help through a few barter systems, but recieved no replies.

ericesquire · 08-20-2003, 12:56 PM

What exactly is a barter exchange? I've never heard of this...

mr sprocket · 08-20-2003, 02:45 PM

You exchange goods are services with another individual or company. For example I was trying to barter web services(design, domains, hosting) for legal services(contract reviews).

ericesquire · 08-20-2003, 02:52 PM

Where do you find these barter exchanges? Are there any online services?

mr sprocket · 08-20-2003, 03:18 PM

Yes just give google a search. Some have membership fees or ratios and other a free to use.

ericesquire · 08-21-2003, 06:15 PM

The only one that I was able to find was barteradvantage.com and it's sort of a confusing site. I was thinking it was going to have more of an eBay feel (something that just looks like a huge trading ground - not JUST like eBay...) Do you have any personal recommendations Mr. Sprocket?

Steve · 08-23-2003, 04:28 AM

Once we launch our full site we will allow bartering in Related Offers & Requests froum.

We allow it now, but the response might not be huge

mr sprocket · 08-23-2003, 06:19 PM

Here are a few I found. It seems some of the sites I used are not around anymore or have gone to a paid membership.

http://www.shebarters.com
http://www.youcanbarter.com
http://www.web-barter.com
http://www.ehorsetraders.com

There is a few on some sites for the contact info of the seller.

Steve · 08-23-2003, 07:07 PM

YouCanBarter.com looked like the only one that was busy at all.

This is a cool concept though. Thanks Mr Sprocket for showing me that.

mr sprocket · 08-27-2003, 12:29 PM

Steve that was one of my problems with the barter exchanges. The free ones are not very busy. I would like to see some of the paid sites offer a trial membership to see if a larger system works well.