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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;cdcda, post: 8243, member: 941&quot;]In addition to dealing in coins, I also run a computer store. At least of few times a year one of local radio or television stations contacts us and asks if we are interested in bartering. They propose the idea of exchanging their goods - on air advertising - for my goods, computer hardware.</p><p><br /></p><p>My answer to these folks is always the same. In order to barter, both parties involved must have something the other wants. Without this essential ingredient, bartering is never successful. If I wanted additional advertising, I would purchase it. When I approached them about purchasing the advertising would be the appropriate time to &quot;barter a deal.&quot; Year after year they fail to understand this.</p><p><br /></p><p>My point?</p><p><br /></p><p>Approach local dealers or collectors and propose a barter - only if and when you have something of interest to them. If you are collecting Barber dimes and want one of the tougher dates, barter a deal with an equally tough date in another series. Or, offer twice the value in coins that are more difficult for a dealer to move. Make the offer attractive for them and you, and you will succeed in bartering.</p><p><br /></p><p>Lastly, the fact that you are a teen may assist you in this endeavour. Although I cannot speak for all dealers, I know I try to offer extra help and assistance to younger collectors in whatever way I can - you are all afterall, the next generation ;-)[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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