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My very 1st PM barter deal!

gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭
in Precious Metals
Fun story about how I just bartered for goods and services with precious metals.


My outdated kitchen desperately needed new floors, countertops and some fresh paint. Lucky for me, a guy I work with on my job has a painting business on the side. He stopped over at the house to give me an estimate (huge eat in kitchen and the hallway to the bedrooms) of $500 paint and labor. Because he and I discuss PMs at work quite often, I jokingly asked him "cash or metals?". He paused for a second and said "i'll gladly take the metals". Up until today, he didnt own a single piece of bullion. He walked out of my house today, after spending 2 days painting here, with a 1/4 oz AGE and 8 ounces of .999 fine silver. He seemed about as happy as pig in you know what too! It is a tiny start to his stash of security. He did a wonderful job too! Enjoy some before/after photos.



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AFTER:

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Comments

  • mhammermanmhammerman Posts: 3,769 ✭✭✭
    Nice update...well worth letting go of a little metal.
  • sbeverlysbeverly Posts: 962 ✭✭✭
    I like the 2 color concept...

    I haven't tried the bullion for services exchange as of yet. So far, I would rather exchange
    paper for services. Although I have considered the idea.
    Positive transactions with Cladiator, Meltdown, ajbauman, LeeG, route66,DennisH,Hmann,FilamCoins,mgoodm3,terburn88,MrOrganic, weg,dcarr,guitarwes,Zubie,Barndog,wondercoin,braddick,etc...
  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,988 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Nice paint job. I asked the Buick dealer the same question and he just looked at me like I was crazy.

    The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong

  • chumleychumley Posts: 2,305 ✭✭✭✭
    I need a new crank case for my volvo and my mechanic and I are negotiating in 90% silver...hes offering spot
  • derrybderryb Posts: 36,988 ✭✭✭✭✭
    spend it on a new Volvo.

    The government is incapable of ever managing the economy. That is why communism collapsed. It is now socialism’s turn - Martin Armstrong

  • RGJohnRGJohn Posts: 402
    House painting ( both interior and exterior) was once my trade. My compliments to your painter on the quality of the job.
    My compliments to you both on the transaction. I call this win/win because you BOTH got a bargain. Each gave and each received value.
    Many, many perfect transactions with other members. Ask please.
  • pmcollectourpmcollectour Posts: 1,211 ✭
    Nice job Gecko. I asked the guy at the apple farm if he'd take silver for all the fresh apples we get from him.
    He politely informed me that he doesn't go there. image
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,126 ✭✭✭✭✭
    I asked today, just for the heck of it to see what the response would be from a BP gas station, $40 worth of gas for 2 ASE's. All I got was a blank stare & "cash or credit only." image
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • TexasNationalsTexasNationals Posts: 3,837 ✭
    There goes your entire gold collection, or are you still going to pretend you are a big shot PM guru.
  • fivecentsfivecents Posts: 11,207 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Good for you Gecko!!image

    Just goes to prove, PMs are as close to cash as you can get.
  • OPAOPA Posts: 17,126 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Just goes to prove, PMs are as close to cash as you can get. >>



    Only if you cash them in for that worthless "fiat" money.image
    Gecko's scenario will only work with someone you know ... not gonna happen at most other places.
    I've traded in a used riding mower for some roof work, does that now mean used riding mowers are as close to cash as you can get?
    "Bongo drive 1984 Lincoln that looks like old coin dug from ground."
  • meluaufeetmeluaufeet Posts: 764 ✭✭✭
    Is that a Kirby Classic???? They made those to last forever. We got one of those... if I can only find all the attachments...

    You might be able to get one of those roomba's for a few of ounces of silver!

    Nice improvements G.
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>Is that a Kirby Classic???? They made those to last forever. We got one of those... if I can only find all the attachments...

    You might be able to get one of those roomba's for a few of ounces of silver!

    Nice improvements G. >>




    Good eye!
  • CladiatorCladiator Posts: 18,056 ✭✭✭✭✭
    My Mom has a Kirby. I'm not allowed to touch it.
  • TomohawkTomohawk Posts: 667 ✭✭
    Hey, Gecko...very nice paint job. I gotta say, though: That box on the table looks to be a "typical" bullion vault...might want to alter the photo a bit!image
    ASE Addict...but oh so poor!
  • piecesofmepiecesofme Posts: 6,669 ✭✭✭
    Who are the certified baseball cards of?
    To forgive is to free a prisoner, and to discover that prisoner was you.
  • FrankcasFrankcas Posts: 118
    Nice choice of colors, and way to hold out for the high PM pricing. image
  • gecko109gecko109 Posts: 8,231 ✭


    << <i>Who are the certified baseball cards of? >>




    Those are some low-mid grade T206 (same set as the famed Honus Wagner) cards of non-HOFers. I think they qualify as little pieces of artwork, and they always stir up conversation when we have company over.
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