Learn to barter the smart way

 
Got nothing to barter? Think smarter. There are plenty of places where you can pick up great deals that you can leverage into things you can use. With a little creative thought, and treasure finding skills you can create a whole wealth of items for very cheap. Think you have nothing to barter with? Let's get you your treasures today.

Start watching the online marketplaces. Places like Craigslist and eBay can provide great little deals at really low prices that you can leverage into bigger items on trade exchanges. Pay attention for the deals, where the seller doesn't realize the value of the item they hold.

Go thrift store shopping. Travel a lot? Check out the thrift shops in the smaller towns and neighborhoods you pass through. You can find some great little deals, priced really low, because they have a lack of customers. Thrift stores in larger cities can be perfect for finding the great deals, go on one of the special sale days and you could walk out with quite a bit of barter treasures, perfect to leverage your way to what you want.

Garage sales. These can have untold wealth. Lots of people hold moving sales and garage sales which are used for them to get rid of stuff they no longer need may be willing to part with items they wouldn't  normally sell. And with garage sales you also have the chance to bicker over price, so you could reduce the price even further and gain even more leverage from the items.

Flea markets. A treasure trove in one place. Plenty of little shops and specialty stores in one spot, perfect to spend a weekend browsing through. Make it a weekly event and you could start grabbing deals on a regular basis.

Specialty shops. Every city has a few specialty shops. In them you can find many great one of a kind items that will easily go for hundreds of dollars on the trade exchanges. Make a day of it, and check out the shops in your town you never knew existed.  Items to barter with can be found everywhere. With a little creative thought and time, you could easily and cost effectively leverage and trade your way to items you want or need. One man was able to do this to go from a little red paperclip to a house! You can do this too, if you know where and how to find your treasures.