Anyone have any experience with bartering??

[Patrick Chewing]

No, not bartending, but bartering.

The exchange of goods or services for other goods or services without the use of money.

These shows on TV make it look easy, but I guess it depends on the other party you're dealing with.

I have 3 dogs and I have an experienced trainer who quoted me around $1700 for the next couple of years of service. I have a side business in home remodeling and was thinking of bringing the idea up. Fixing a third of his kitchen would pay for the training. Seems like a heck of a deal for both sides.

[iTare]

I usually pay females with my dick game.

[Jailblazers7]

My brother is a mechanic and does it all the time for fixing up cars on the side. It's worked out well for him.

[UK2K]

Doesn't hurt to ask.

Plus you can play on emotion when there isnt a $ value.

"I could do this, and that, and a new whatever wouldn't be too much, I guess I could do a few renovations in exchange."

[ROCSteady]

My uncle used to never wear shoes.


He bartered machetes, knives, artwork, etc. for pot and vice versa.


We should bring the system back, I approve.

[highwhey]

Well if you've already calculated your usual billing rate and it seems square, than why not? Always put it in writing and research this fella. I'm not too familiar with residential construction but I'm assuming you are still required to carry General Liability and Workers Comp and also be bonded, factor all these costs into this remodeling since they should always be added to your billing rate per project because of the risk you're taking.

[Jailblazers7]

One thing is that it would be a lot easier for you to get ****ed in the deal if the renovation takes more time or gets more complicated than you anticipate at the start.

[Patrick Chewing]

Well if you've already calculated your usual billing rate and it seems square, than why not? Always put it in writing and research this fella. I'm not too familiar with residential construction but I'm assuming you are still required to carry General Liability and Workers Comp and also be bonded, factor all these costs into this remodeling since they should always be added to your billing rate per project because of the risk you're taking.


Definitely am covered liability wise. I could see though where something as serious as home construction could be a deal-breaker.

Blazers brings up a good point about taking longer than expected. His service is for 2 years, but I'm assuming he would expect a remodel in just a couple of months.

[sundizz]

I like it in theory, but the problem is that there is complete knowledge out there. One, or the other side, will likely always feel screwed in a deal.

If this was another country, less legalese etc, it could work. I feel in situations like this it could just end up being more of a headache though. Time is money.

Especially, with construction.