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I think an interesting part of barter is how you negotiate what your service or product is worth.  I am a massage therapist so my hour is worth about $70.

Do you trade dollar to dollar? (which I did for lawyers services)

or do you trade for time? (which i do for hair cuts and color)

An oil change and tune up for my car is worth an hour massage.

I've also traded for lawn service, piercings services and jewelry,  babysitting/childcare, chiropractor care, restaurant food, bike and car repair.  So many things!

Great topic.  Thanks!

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