Chris Keogh, who runs his own construction firm, Jade Stone Construction, in Pearl River, N.Y., just completed his first barter transaction through International Monetary Systems (imsbarter.com).
Realistically, it's more of a barter than a complete giveaway, but haggling is the norm rather than the exception.
I see them barter over chores.
The barter system took over.
Smetana began revising The Bartered Bride as soon as its first performances were complete.
The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has put together a handy website, complete with list of ailments (rickets, scurvy, swamp fever) and possible bargaining chips (including "best ranch hand") with which to barter for healthcare.
I've noticed that Craigslist and other bartering networks have become popular services that give small businesses the opportunity to generate new customers and complete tasks without high costs.
Although the barter system is more inconvenient than payment through cash or credit cards, merchants prefer grain barter contracts because they help minimize the risk of losing money if the peso falls in value before a deal is completed.
