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Originally Posted by Lee B  I guess I'm not as easily shocked ... barter has a long history and usually works out well for both parties. I once bartered a stained glass window to a vet for surgical fees for a rescue. I gave up about $50 in glass and my time in return for amputation of her damaged leg and spaying. Both of us got what we needed.
I can understand being amused/put off by the folks who want the "deep discounts" and prey on your pity. But unless you need the money from the sale of the pup to buy your groceries for the next month or pay the electric bill, perhaps the trade of a car they don't need, or a diamond ring could be a good thing for you, too. Maybe Dad shouldn't be driving anymore, but a puppy would make a nice companion to fill the time?
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Oh, I totally agree.....I am a massage therapist, and barter all the time. If it works for both parties, it can be a great thing. Offering a trade for a Yorkie doesn't make me mad at all. I don't view it as people trying to get something cheaper, every time (except one) we have been offered trade for a Yorkie it has been with something of equal or greater monetary value. And the one time it wasn't, they really thought it was valuable. I just laugh to myself because some of the things offered are amusing. (Just as some of the things offered to trade for massage have been amusing)