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samedi 11 avril 2015

Facilitating Globalization Through Barter Exchange Sites

By Joanna Walsh


Bartering, a system of exchanging property for property, is a trading method that has remained relevant even though its roots exists in early civilization. Even though times have changed, the need for this type of exchange is still great. Through barter exchange sites people can engage in this historic practice while living in a technology centered world.

Bartering started because of a situation in which people wanted to have the goods or services others possessed and were willing to give up some of what they had for this. This is a need that still exists today and this is why bartering is still relevant. Virtual bartering platforms allow people to trade the items they no longer need or have in excess, for other items that they desire to have.

There is little limit on the types of things that may be traded on these sites. As long as legal parameters are met, traders are free to trade in goods and services of varying degrees of sizes and values. This is why the items featured on the platforms may range from seemingly minute things such as buttons and more impressive things such as vehicles or buildings. Virtual platforms that facilitate the exchanging of properties or services restore the power of trading to the hands of the traders since it is the traders who determine which items they will put up for trading and which items they will accept as being worth the trade.

Mutual agreement on the value of the items to be exchanged is an important factor in any face to face trading deal. The same is true for online ones. In order for the barter to be successful, the two parties must accept the products being received as being worthwhile replacements for those that they will hand over.

Trading can be simple or difficult dependent on the value or uniqueness of the item being put up for trading and the demands of the trader. A trader who has an item that has low global value and demand, will find it difficult to get it traded for something that is valuable and in high demand. A trader who has a very unique and valuable item will find that there are so many offers that the only challenging will be in choosing from among them.

The physical boundaries that serve as hindrances to traditional trading is eliminated with these virtual trading platforms. This is so because people are able to use these websites to trade with others regardless of location. This means that a trader who wants an item from another country will be able to access this item with little hassle as the deal can be made from pretty much any location.

Since traders on these platforms are doing business with people who live in other countries, or in remote areas of their own countries sometimes, the need for delivery arrangements is a factor that must be considered. Depending on the platform being used, traders may find that the delivery arrangements are covered when the deal is made or that they will have to make arrangements for the delivery to be made.

With these virtual trading platforms, people are able to engage in bartering practices and the fact that their reach extends beyond physical restrictions makes them even more proficient in maintaining the relevance of this historic practice. The websites also play a significant role in the establishment of many multicultural international business relationships. There is no doubting their relevance and significance in today's increasingly globalized and technology centered world.




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