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Remember, Safety First. Don’t be afraid to ask someone to come with you to an exchange, and meet in a public place if possible.
Always Be Inquisitive. I would never have known how wonderful farm-fresh eggs taste if I hadn’t asked for a trade. The worst thing anyone can ever say is “no.”
Consider All the Goods and Services at Your Disposal. I’ve seen many cases where people posted what they wanted, followed by a large list of different items or skills they were willing to exchange. If you go in thinking of only one thing you are willing to trade, you may miss a great opportunity.
Be Skeptical When Necessary. People may offer professional services – even legal or medical – that do not seem legit. If you wouldn’t pay that particular person for their services, don’t barter with them either.
Don’t Barter Something You Don’t Want to Give. If your friend is trying to get you to trade Grandma’s hand-crocheted baby blanket, you can simply walk away. You should never trade something you’ll later regret.
Don’t Barter for Something You Don’t Want. Unless you’re trying to salvage the pride of a friend who won’t take charity, there is no reason to accept goods or services that are unnecessary or unwanted.
Test Items to Be Sure They Work. But remember, there are no guarantees. An item that powers up may still have a dying battery.
Don’t Blame the Other Party for a Bad Trade. You can always decline a trade, so that responsibility is yours. You may not have made the best decision, but the same thing happens when making a retail purchase.
