College Composition Big Idea
Bartering Systems
Chelsea Nelson
Kaplan University
CM220: College Composition
Professor Thompson
Bartering Systems
People have always looked for ways to save money. From groceries to furniture to electronic gadgets, there are always people on the lookout to save a few dollars tracking down a better deal or to scoring a cheaper price. In the current economy, saving that few dollars has never become more important. People still need and want things and many are willing to go to creative lengths to get them without spending extra money. Putting a new spin on an old concept, establishing a network of online flea markets allows people in local communities nationwide a chance to barter items they no longer need for things they do. Designed to match needs and services between users, someone can quickly find an item they need from a list of users that want to barter with that item. People can also donate items they no longer need. This is an essentially cashless system that allows people to save money by using resources immediately available to them instead of spending money needed elsewhere. It will help reduce waste as people reuse items that might otherwise end up in a landfill. As people make better use of the goods and services they already have, people’s need for government support will decrease. As well, it fosters a sense of self-sufficiency and greater senses of community as people not only find ways to help themselves but also help others. To help people become less wasteful and provide a beneficial way for people to help the environment and others in need is for them to barter objects and goods they don’t use or services they can provide in exchange for something else. These are things that are readily available to people and have legitimate value. In the case of businesses, many would prefer to trade services rather than writing a check. Many start-up businesses would benefit from bartering because it would lower its cash
Chelsea Nelson
Kaplan University
CM220: College Composition
Professor Thompson
Bartering Systems
People have always looked for ways to save money. From groceries to furniture to electronic gadgets, there are always people on the lookout to save a few dollars tracking down a better deal or to scoring a cheaper price. In the current economy, saving that few dollars has never become more important. People still need and want things and many are willing to go to creative lengths to get them without spending extra money. Putting a new spin on an old concept, establishing a network of online flea markets allows people in local communities nationwide a chance to barter items they no longer need for things they do. Designed to match needs and services between users, someone can quickly find an item they need from a list of users that want to barter with that item. People can also donate items they no longer need. This is an essentially cashless system that allows people to save money by using resources immediately available to them instead of spending money needed elsewhere. It will help reduce waste as people reuse items that might otherwise end up in a landfill. As people make better use of the goods and services they already have, people’s need for government support will decrease. As well, it fosters a sense of self-sufficiency and greater senses of community as people not only find ways to help themselves but also help others. To help people become less wasteful and provide a beneficial way for people to help the environment and others in need is for them to barter objects and goods they don’t use or services they can provide in exchange for something else. These are things that are readily available to people and have legitimate value. In the case of businesses, many would prefer to trade services rather than writing a check. Many start-up businesses would benefit from bartering because it would lower its cash
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