barter system

saam · 24-06-2009, 10:06 AM

Is anyone interested in starting up a barter system in this tough economic crisis?

Ill start...

I work for an airline company and MAY be able to offer assistance and flights all over australia

What can you do?

I dont know if this breaks any code of conduct but if it does just remove the thread, i just wanted to start a service that involves local communitys bracing together to overcome this climate rollercoaster ride.

What do you think?

superpursuit83 · 24-06-2009, 10:26 AM

Always open to a bit of give and take... Crane anyone (WA)

bathurst77 · 24-06-2009, 10:52 AM

Isnt thiswhat the Bartercard company organise?

I have had a lady offer me a very interesting barter in exchange for PC repairs

Buzz Box · 24-06-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by bathurst77

Isnt thiswhat the Bartercard company organise?

I have had a lady offer me a very interesting barter in exchange for PC repairs

Why does the phrase "hello big boy" spring to mind

silver_xe · 24-06-2009, 11:09 AM

And did you accept?

Iggypoppin' · 24-06-2009, 12:19 PM

I will trade: precious, life giving air, for any 2009 model, non-life giving falcon. Bits of plastic and metal, or the chance of unlimited air...what would you choose?

GT69 · 24-06-2009, 12:35 PM

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Originally Posted by NJXR6

I will trade: precious, life giving air, for any 2009 model, non-life giving falcon. Bits of plastic and metal, or the chance of unlimited air...what would you choose?

Hmmm......i'll exchange my 09 XR for a life supply of fresh air.....and $36,000

XR Martin · 24-06-2009, 12:45 PM

Bartercard is a rip, just about everywhere you go theres atleast a 50% markup on Barter, and thats if they are accepting it at that particular time (no not this week, we have too much barter this month. etc)

Ive always wondered what is stopping the Bartercard employees/managers just inventing more Barter $$ in their account? Unlike the banks who have Government regulations, there is no such thing on 'Barter'

**Tucool** · 24-06-2009, 01:01 PM

Sounds good,

Horse breaking/training (WA) anywhere if your keen

Iggypoppin' · 24-06-2009, 01:04 PM

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Originally Posted by GT69

Hmmm......i'll exchange my 09 XR for a life supply of fresh air.....and $36,000

instead of that 36,000, what about this tasty doorstop? Mmmm..you could be eating it right now!
In all seriousness, barter works on a personal level. Between mates etc. Not much good elsewhere.

Bmobile · 24-06-2009, 01:38 PM

My barter exchange : Please donate via this thread link http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11263711 And I will post a reply in that thread telling everyone that you are a good bloke.

If you can supply some parts I will put your business name on the car.

The Yeti · 24-06-2009, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by superpursuit83

Always open to a bit of give and take... Crane anyone (WA)

do you want to use a crane or own it? what sort of crane? what SWL?

saam · 24-06-2009, 03:10 PM

At the very least, the ball is rolling.......

XR6_661 · 24-06-2009, 04:32 PM

I can do a bit of CAD drafting here and there.

I'm a civil designer...

Cairns, QLD.

XR_Strider_GuY · 24-06-2009, 04:43 PM

Guys,

We live in a capitalist society and have enjoyed its benefits. We as petrol heads have to acknowledge that Australia is one of the last few countries where we can enjoy motoring (big engined turbo straight 6's and V8s) at relatively affordable prices.
Sadly as with anything we have to ride it when times are low. as a Martin mention I have to say there is no such thing as true Barter.

Instead of barter how bout pooling (economic of scale) to get things cheaper for us like minded people.

Say if 3 people all got together and wanted to buy new XR8s. These 3 persons go to 1 dealer and they stick to each other in that all 3 must get the car otherwise deal is off for all 3 persons, I would say watch the dealer literally do deals. $125k worth of business simply because 3 people are working together... Thoughts...

Dave_au · 24-06-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by XR_Strider_GuY

Say if 3 people all got together and wanted to buy new XR8s. These 3 persons go to 1 dealer and they stick to each other in that all 3 must get the car otherwise deal is off for all 3 persons, I would say watch the dealer literally do deals. $125k worth of business simply because 3 people are working together... Thoughts...

Or you could just use a car broker like Aspire for $200 and get fleet prices (as they buy quite more than a few cars each year)

snappy · 24-06-2009, 05:37 PM

Im a plasterer , Vic

XR8 Uterous · 24-06-2009, 05:59 PM

I do detailing as a part time hobby, have a few pictures in another thread if you want to see a small sample. Cheap rates. Riverina area if your interested...

PimpMyHubcap · 24-06-2009, 06:09 PM

Dunno about barter but I`m willing to help out with services.

If you have an idea/product that you want developed/imported then I can help with that.

I can give any swimming pool chemical/product advice that is guaranteed to be unbiased (my business supplies trade only)

Cheers
Mick

**GasoLane** · 24-06-2009, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Ex Arr

I do detailing as a part time hobby, have a few pictures in another thread if you want to see a small sample. Cheap rates. Riverina area if your interested...

Nobody's going to use a detailer that has Austins photo for their avatar!

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CHRG3N · 24-06-2009, 07:18 PM

Powder Coating business here!

XR8 Uterous · 24-06-2009, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by GasOLane

Nobody's going to use a detailer that has Austins photo for their avatar!

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Its not Austin

Its Russ aka RG.

mad cow · 24-06-2009, 08:34 PM

concreter, and terrazo grinder/polisher in northern vic, willing to trade services to finish my house extension.

**Tucool** · 24-06-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR_Strider_GuY

Guys,

We live in a capitalist society and have enjoyed its benefits. We as petrol heads have to acknowledge that Australia is one of the last few countries where we can enjoy motoring (big engined turbo straight 6's and V8s) at relatively affordable prices.
Sadly as with anything we have to ride it when times are low. as a Martin mention I have to say there is no such thing as true Barter.

Instead of barter how bout pooling (economic of scale) to get things cheaper for us like minded people.

Say if 3 people all got together and wanted to buy new XR8s. These 3 persons go to 1 dealer and they stick to each other in that all 3 must get the car otherwise deal is off for all 3 persons, I would say watch the dealer literally do deals. $125k worth of business simply because 3 people are working together... Thoughts...

Top idea....

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saam · 24-06-2009, 08:53 PM

I know this can be taken a little as a joke and im all for it

But its good to see the quality of trades out there

good job guys...

DBourne · 25-06-2009, 07:53 AM

i'm happy to eat good quality food if you want to cook it?

i know, i'm a good bloke doing 50% of the effort

saam · 25-06-2009, 12:51 PM

since were on a car site, my missus insisted that i asked if someone could provide a getaway car for the end of our wedding, in return

we could provide a nights worth of food and drinks, alchol included

what ya think?

bathurst77 · 25-06-2009, 01:04 PM

Getaway car needed Saam? will you be outside high street bank at exactly 2:17 pm wednesday? the bloke with pantyhose on your face.

zetec · 25-06-2009, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XR_Strider_GuY

Guys,

We live in a capitalist society and have enjoyed its benefits. We as petrol heads have to acknowledge that Australia is one of the last few countries where we can enjoy motoring (big engined turbo straight 6's and V8s) at relatively affordable prices.
Sadly as with anything we have to ride it when times are low. as a Martin mention I have to say there is no such thing as true Barter.

Instead of barter how bout pooling (economic of scale) to get things cheaper for us like minded people.

Say if 3 people all got together and wanted to buy new XR8s. These 3 persons go to 1 dealer and they stick to each other in that all 3 must get the car otherwise deal is off for all 3 persons, I would say watch the dealer literally do deals. $125k worth of business simply because 3 people are working together... Thoughts...

They wouldn't necessarily get them any cheaper than 3 good Deals separately. One could get a sharp deal and then the other two could simply tell other Dealers they had to do the same price.

zetec · 25-06-2009, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Dave_au

Or you could just use a car broker like Aspire for $200 and get fleet prices (as they buy quite more than a few cars each year)

Drop the "F" word and people get excited. What I suspect is happening is people hear "fleet", think the deal's good and suddenly they're happy.

No company ever frivolously gives out fleet or trade pricing or whatever it might be, unless they adhere to certain guidelines such as annual purchases or some form of loyalty committment. Most auto manufacturers require the car be sold/registered/delivered in the fleet's name etc etc. I wouldn't think a Broker would buy the cars in their name on behalf of a customer, so ultimately they aren't getting true fleet pricing... they're just getting a very sharp retail price that's probably not even related to a true fleet price.