Bartering

[Skean Dhude]

Many of us are generating that surplus by buying more than we need.

There will always be a requirement to trade. People may choose not to participate and accept the consequences. That is their right.

But there are many things we can trade.

1) Something we put aside now and barter later
Tea
Coffee
Cheap spectacles
Tobacco
Alcohol
Tools
Salt
Sugar
Water
Medical Stuff
2) Something we can make for someone.
Medical Skills
Engineering Skills (Remember the little guy on Mad Max Thunderdome)
Mercenary skills.
Farming skillls
3) Just supplying labour to help build a fence, dig a well etc.

There is usually something that can be traded and remember in a trade both parties usually feel they are happy with the outcome. Nobody should feel they are being ripped off although I have no doubt that will happen as the price of commodities is adjusted. How much Gold is that egg worth? How many hours labour for treating my childs diarrhea? It'll settle down but not before a few headed discussions. Flexibitity will be required but as I said there will always be a few who will take advantage. Try not to be in the situation where you have nothing to offer.