Install My Cabinets and I’ll Give You Piano Lessons

Bartering. Money’s tight, I need work done, but all I can offer are piano lessons. Sound familiar? Deals like this are done daily on Craigslist and other websites. Here’s an old article from the NY Times about batering and Craigslist. I have done website work in exchange for business advice, advertising, and referrals through Craigslist. I have even taken the contents out of a vacated apartment in exchange for keeping any proceeds from the sale of those contents. I did OK money-wise, so I think it was worth the time and labor. Sometimes you’ll see listings that are scams or imply some sexual services (wink, wink), so be careful. Take a look at the current bartering deals in your area.

Feel free to comment or share some of your bartering deals.

P.S. – After reading that NY Times article, I ended up joining the Soap of the Month Club organic soap from Dirt Bag Soap. They do feel and smell all natural.