Posted by www.barter.win in Trade Networks
Following is a non-exhaustive list of trade networks and systems around the world you can use to trade or exchange, swap for services, skills, stuff, etc.
Global
Bookmooch - Give books away. Get books you want. Via points.
Buy Nothing project - app only (iOS or Android) BUT NO OPEN SOURCE WEBSITE …
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Posted by www.barter.win in Intro
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Posted by www.barter.win in Concept
Following is a quick introduction to the concept.
The original idea was regular (starting quarterly then monthly) organised meeting groups in local venues, sadly the situation has meant that idea is on hold, but maybe one day chance will come again.
Now we are adapting to be an online group …
Posted by www.barter.win in Intro
Barter is defined by the lexicographers at Oxford Dictionaries as Exchange (goods or services) for other goods or services without using money.
How is barter different to the gift economy?
Barter is a negotiated trade of value. The gift economy is giving to an individual or community without an explicit …
Posted by www.barter.win in Opinion
"Generally, barter is a cumbersome and inefficient means of organizing exchanges in an economy, ..." (thefreedictionary.com)
Comment:
Of course in that 'cumbersome and inefficient' process, what happens is that people introduce and meet each other, get to know each other and build up something of a trading community.
Also, deals …
Posted by www.barter.win in Intro
An example of barter, courtesy vocabulary.com
If you make a deal with your brother to change the oil in his car in exchange for one of his video games, what you’ve just done is barter — or trade goods and services.