Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
What is bartering?
Who can barter?
Why would I want to barter?
Can I barter outside of my local area?
Can I sell my items for cash?
Submitting A Barter Ad
Are there any fees to place an ad?
What types of items can be bartered?
Is there any restriction on posting an ad?
How should I price my items or services?
What page do I use to post an ad?
Basic Functions
How to browse existing ads?
How to search existing ads?
How to see ad details?
How to modify or delete an ad?
How to forward an ad to a friend?
How to subscribe to an ad category?
How to unsubscribe from an ad category?
Replying To A Barter Ad
What precautions should I take?
How to reply to an ad?
How do I protect myself in a barter exchange?
Legal Issues
What about tax laws?
How do I report fraud or abuse?
What is bartering?
Bartering is the oldest known way of doing commerce.
Generally, when you engage in bartering services, you promise to trade your
services or goods for the services or goods of the other, whom you are trading with.
Even though monetary value could be used to make the comparison for what you’ll be
receiving in opposition to what you’ll be giving, the exchange would still not involve money.
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Who can barter?
Anyone can barter (business owner, professional or individual).
However this site is aimed at the individual person.
We created ListAndExchange.com to fill a
very real need for the individual, working person to find an easy way to barter.
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Why would I want to barter?
It is an alternative way to trade and exchange goods and services without using money to do it. You need your leaky sink fixed but you have no idea how
to do it yourself. Do you really want to shell out hundreds of dollars for a plumber? You’ve got a knack
for gardening. Maybe there’s a plumber out there who’s willing to fix your sink if you create a killer garden.
Both tasks are no-brainers for each of you. But you both come out on top – without the big ticket
bills that come with the deal. It’s a win-win situation for everyone. And the sky’s the limit on
ListAndExchange.com. Why not barter tickets to the super bowl for a car? Or a boat for a new kitchen?
Anything and everything can be mixed and matched. The only limit is your imagination.
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Can I barter outside of my local area?
This really depends on the item you want to barter. Some item can be exchanged only locally like services that can only be done phyically by the person offering the service. On the other hand some goods and services are not restricted by geography. Example: If a Graphic Designer in California seeks a Painter to repaint
their office, the parties must be located near to one another to barter. However,
the same Graphic Designer may be seeking original photography, can barter with a Photographer
anywhere.
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Can I sell my items for cash?
Although the primary focus of this site is to encourage Bartering you are allowed to sell items on ListAndExchange.com.
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What about tax laws?
ListAndExchange.com is a contact/matching service that allows people to find others that want
to barter. We have no involvement at all in the actual bartering process. The bartering
of goods amd services will take place off line on your own. You are
responsible for any possible tax implications around bartering. It’s no different than
if you and a friend decided to barter of your own accord.
Other References:
http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc420.html
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How do I report fraud or abuse?
Our Terms of Service are quite strict around fraudulent behavior
and misuse of the site. Please contact us to report anyone you feel is in violation of these terms.
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Are there any fees to submit an ad?
Yes there are. The cost is $5.00 per ad. In order to post ads you will need to purchase credits. When you sign up you will get 100 free credit to start barter right away. This our way to let you "take a test drive" to see how bartering works.
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What types of items can be bartered?
The answer may be surprising: real estate, timeshare week, cars, car leases, boats, coffee pots, clothing,
toys, jewelry, etc. That's not including the list of services one might find such as carpet cleaning,
reupholstering, personal chef, personal trainer, illustrator, photographer, or music lessons just to name a few.
Listing items on our barter site can help eliminate clutter in a crowded home or business,
and open up doors to obtaining items that may be more useful.
It may even be possible to trade those unwanted items for a vacation package.
The opportunities that bartering can provide are virtually endless.
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Is there any restriction on posting an ad?
Yes. The followng items/services are prohibited from being traded or sold:
- Perishable items;
- Items or services that violate human rights;
- Items or services that violate safety;
- Pirated copies of music, software or movies;
- Services or hardware or software that enable the making of pirated copies of music, software or movies;
- Tobacco
- Illegal drugs, prescription drugs, drug paraphernalia;
- Alcohol, wine;
- Pornography;
- Counterfeit items or currency;
- Lockpicking devices;
- Lottery tickets;
- Police-related items;
- Human organs or remains;
- Weapons of any type (including guns, ammunition, knives);
- Mailing lists of any kind;
- Hazardous materials;
- Illegal identification documents;
- Stocks, securities;
- Trading of people, children, pets, animals, seeds and plants;
- Stolen property;
- Surveillance equipments.
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How should I price my items or services?
All items and services should be priced the same as a cash sale.
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What page do I use to post an ad?
When you are ready to post an ad all you need to do is navigate to the category that best describes your item. Then you will click on the "Submit an Ad" link to place your ad. You will need to logged in to create an ad.
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How to browse existing ads?
To browse existing ads, either click on a link for the desired ad category.
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How to search existing ads?
To search existing ads click on the "Search" link in the menu bar. Complete the online form with the information you are looking for and press the 'Continue" button
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How to see ad details?
To see ad details of an ad within the ad list, click
on the "Title" of the ad.
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How to modify or delete an ad?
To modify or delete your ad, "Log in" and then click on the "My Ads" link in the main menu.
You will then see a list of your ads. Just click on the appropriate link to modify or delete your ad.
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How to forward an ad to a friend?
To forward and ad to a friend open the ad details by clicking on the ad "Title"
within the ad list. Then click on the "Email to a friend" link at the bottom.
You will have an opportunity to add a personal message to your email.
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How to subscribe to an ad category?
To receive an email notification when a new ad is submitted in
an ad category, "Log in" and click on an ad category. Click on the
"Notify me when new ads are submitted in this category"
link at the top right corner. You need to be logged in
to see the "Notify me..." link.
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How to unsubscribe from an ad category?
To unsubscribe from an ad category, "Log in" and click on the "My Subscriptions" link on the sub menu.
Click "delete."
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What precautions should I take?
Before you barter, ask specific questions about the condition of the item. If
you are bartering in your local area, you may want to check out the item first before
agreeing to barter. If you are trading clothing items, furniture, or any household items,
make sure that they are the size you will need and request to see clear photos of all items.
Ask for references if you are bartering for a service and a member's current resume if relevant.
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How to reply to an ad?
Open the ad details by clicking on the ad "Title" within the ad list
then click on the "Reply to posting " found at the bottom of the ad. You will have an opportunity
to add a personal message to your email.
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How do I protect myself in a barter arrangement?
Before you barter services, you may wish to contractually
establish terms. A contract is a way to delineate mutual responsibilities.
You may wish to consult an attorney for advice on this matter.
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The above Frequently Asked Questions are not to be confused with,
or in lieu of, Terms of Service.