I compiled a list of trading tips from a few websites as well as from my own thoughts and experiences. From these sources I created an abbreviated list of dos and don'ts that you may find interesting.
But first, as is my habit, let me wax theoretical for a moment. Somewhere in the web I found this quote by Ron Whitney: "The real value of barter comes when you can use your otherwise unused capacity." This is what I've called "kinetic value" earlier in the blog. To me this is a fundamental value that I accept as a trader. I want to be able to use what you don't use, and for you to use what I have to trade. Win-win: that's how I like it.
Manage the Trade
Have fun
Be specific in what you want/need
Be flexible
Start with the question: “What’s your best price?”
Start with the question: “What’s your best price?”
Do your homework on trading partners
Don’t assume anything
Make a contract when needed
Keep good records
Keep good records
Keep in contact
Consider the Value Proposition
Make it fair to everyone involved
Value add (bigger, better, rarer, niftier, etc.)
Know what you want and need
Know your limits
Know the real value(s)
Trade what you can’t get cash for
Consider the use value versus exchange value of the object
Avoid expiring/seasonal objects (food, event tickets, holiday decorations, etc.)
Avoid obsolete items (perceived / planned obsolescence)
Prefer assets to liabilities
Prefer goods to services
Consider tax implications
Value add (bigger, better, rarer, niftier, etc.)
Know what you want and need
Know your limits
Know the real value(s)
Trade what you can’t get cash for
Consider the use value versus exchange value of the object
Avoid expiring/seasonal objects (food, event tickets, holiday decorations, etc.)
Avoid obsolete items (perceived / planned obsolescence)
Prefer assets to liabilities
Prefer goods to services
Consider tax implications
Leverage the Trade
Use social networking
Involve lots of people. People have knowledge, and knowledge is power.
Consider triple trading: A trades to B trades to C trades to A.
Double up (trade two objects for one) only after the item has cash value.
Involve lots of people. People have knowledge, and knowledge is power.
Consider triple trading: A trades to B trades to C trades to A.
Double up (trade two objects for one) only after the item has cash value.
Double down (trade one object for two others) before the item has cash value.
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