The Barter Independent, a new site on our radar, is doing a good job of contacting barter exchanges and getting the core information of the business. According to the site,
Through the “Barter Independent” project, Eric highlights the many different types of barter organizations available worldwide, including the pros and cons of working with each.”
One of the first exchanges featured is Premier Barter of Arizona. Here is a little piece of what they have to say:
What are your fees? Please provide start up fees, monthly fees, and ongoing (trade) fees.
Our membership fee is $295. We have a 5% cash and 2 ½% barter fee on each transaction (buying or selling). We have no monthly or annual renewal fees.
Does your organization use a centralized trading system, an internet based trading system, or a local broker type system?Our organization uses Barter21 software to manage and operate. The software allows members to go on the internet and look for other members both in Premier Barter and in other exchanges in the network. The network is a trading platform. For exchanges participating in the network it allows the brokers and members to interact (look up, trade with) members of other exchanges in the network. We also broker our members. Personal interaction increases trade volume.
What are your PRIMARY trading areas?
The Phoenix metropolitan area. We do not concentrate in a particular area of “The Valley” but instead have built a member base throughout.
See the full story at http://barterindependent.com/us-barter-exchanges/arizona/premier-barter
