Barter Economy
As we’ve seen during down economies in the past, growth in usage of the “barter” section of craigslist is accelerating, up more than 100% in the last year alone:
As we’ve seen during down economies in the past, growth in usage of the “barter” section of craigslist is accelerating, up more than 100% in the last year alone:
April 18th, 2009 at 9:49 pm
Very glad to see this happening. I am seeing more and more of the economy turn to this as it is a way for us to get things we need and get rid of things we dont.
April 21st, 2009 at 7:37 pm
I was wondering if you would consider adding a “Bartering” category
under “JOBS” section also?
Under the ” JOBS” section, it would be so much easier to find someone who has a specific skill you are looking for and perhaps don’t have money to pay for, but could barter for. Let’s say your job skill is medical transcription and you need a computer monitor, and would be willing to barter your work skill for the monitor.
Just a thought! Thanks.
April 23rd, 2009 at 7:47 am
“Blue Collar Stimulus Package”
Mr. President,
We the people propose the following stimulus package.
Total Cost: $40 Million Dollars
Give each working person over 50 years of age one million dollars with the following stipulations.
Note: All must be done within 90 days.
1) They MUST retire – This will create 40 million new jobs.
2) They MUST buy a new American car – This will save the auto industry.
3) They MUST buy or pay off existing home – The will save the housing industry.
Problem solved
April 29th, 2009 at 3:22 pm
My kids, my friends, and I set up a plant swap. I received plant cuttings to put in my garden and in return I gave cuttings. By doing this I don’t have to go out and spend money buying new plants. And, everyone involved benefits by growing plants in their garden that they would have had to otherwise buy.
May 6th, 2009 at 8:21 am
I love the idea of the plant swap. My friends and I used to have an annual “Clothing Exchange” where we brought stuff we didn’t want anymore & swapped clothes. It was always great fun! Shoes & purses too!
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