Trade/barter?

[Josey Wales]

Just curious, have any of the providers here accepted a trade for their services? With the current economy I could see the possibilities for some services or goods being traded and was just curious. I myself don't possess any "skills" that would lend themselves to this situation, unless for some reason you need me to come dig ruts in your yard with my truck (something I seem to do very well everytime it rains). Any interesting or unusual trades? I figured if a girl had a "regular" that had certain skills or abilities there may be an occassional swap of services. Anyway, just trying to start up a subject and get some discussion going. Oh, and I'm not refering to any sugar-daddy situations.

[TechOne]

Trade/Barter

Sure, many times. I have detailed a pickup for a traveling provider, built closet shelves, installed a disposal and a dishwasher, repaired laptops, recovered files from failed hard drives, taught one provider to fly fish and another how to refinish a piece of antique furniture. You have no idea how erotic it can be to be working wide by side with a beautiful lady, anticipating the events to come, but all the while being near the sweet aroma of a hardworking girl. Just thinkin' about it gets me hot!

Oh, great, now I'm gonna have to go back home and take a cold shower!

[Lily Blair]

I'd rather a gentleman pay me for my services and I pay him for his. When someone is working for money they can be held accountable for their work. When you trade services that's not always the case. If someone does a bad job it's too easy to say "well it's not like you were paying me, what did you expect?"

[Guest032112]

Originally Posted by Josey Wales

Just curious, have any of the providers here accepted a trade for their services? With the current economy I could see the possibilities for some services or goods being traded and was just curious. I myself don't possess any "skills" that would lend themselves to this situation, unless for some reason you need me to come dig ruts in your yard with my truck (something I seem to do very well everytime it rains). Any interesting or unusual trades? I figured if a girl had a "regular" that had certain skills or abilities there may be an occassional swap of services. Anyway, just trying to start up a subject and get some discussion going. Oh, and I'm not refering to any sugar-daddy situations.

If you were a cosmetic surgeon, I'm sure you and Dreams could work something out. [he says, with tongue firmly planted in cheek]

[youngbillclinton4u]

As a business owner I have to agree with Lily on the accountability issue. I do barter occasionally with certain people. But, it is hard to hold someone to a specific time or level of quality when money is not exchanged. Just best in most circumstances to pay and get paid for services.

[Ginger Doll]

It's also not exactly a fair calculation... i.e., an escort's hourly rate is significantly higher than a handyman's. Let's say I need handyman services...and for the sake of the argument, I'll consider bartering...

How resentful is my poor handyman going to feel when he's obligated to work 12 hours to barter for 1 hour of mine?

[Miss Dreams]

ha ha@ ArklooknForLovin....Righhhhht. .. Too Bad He's Not... Or I Would Def. Trade!:P

I Agree With Lily Too, Unless Your Up For A Big Big Trade Then We Can Talk! * Wink, Wink *

[TechOne]

Originally Posted by Ginger Doll

It's also not exactly a fair calculation... i.e., an escort's hourly rate is significantly higher than a handyman's. Let's say I need handyman services...and for the sake of the argument, I'll consider bartering...

How resentful is my poor handyman going to feel when he's obligated to work 12 hours to barter for 1 hour of mine?

I was not performing "handyman" services. I was refinishing a 150 year old Buffet worth nearly $3K...My normal fee for this job would have been almost $600, because without the restoration, the piece would not be worth but $500 and soon deteriorate beyond salvage.

But, then again, I think I would happily work 12 hours for your services.

[Guest012617]

Originally Posted by Ginger Doll

It's also not exactly a fair calculation... i.e., an escort's hourly rate is significantly higher than a handyman's. Let's say I need handyman services...and for the sake of the argument, I'll consider bartering...

How resentful is my poor handyman going to feel when he's obligated to work 12 hours to barter for 1 hour of mine?

I'd go at least 14 hrs but would need a shower

[Pamelatoo]

Does anyone do carpet cleaning or removal of unwanted items?

[TechOne]

Originally Posted by Pamelatoo

Does anyone do carpet cleaning or removal of unwanted items?

Sure do! I have a steam extractor built for commercial application. Used on my own retail locations every 6 months. Also have several other retail customers that I continue to service even though that is not my current career choice.

Truck and 5' x 9' trailer can haul some items to the landfill if you need.

[Josey Wales]

Carpet cleaning? Is that similar to rug munching?

[Tori Ashton]

Haha at Josey....

[Ginger Doll]

Originally Posted by ccrider

I'd go at least 14 hrs but would need a shower

Do you do mechanic work?!

[AleXisSeymore]

does ANYONE HELP A LADY MOVE TO ANOTHER HOME SAY MOVE HER MOM AND SON ?