mrtom
Member
- Location
- Chicago-Area
I had an interesting situation today. A local dentist contacted me by way of a referral, and was interested with me bidding the electrical work for a new dental office. He was interested in bartering dental work either as a "labor only" trade or for a deduction in the total electrical costs. I do need some dental work as it has been awhile since seeing a dentist, so I am interested in bidding the job plus getting some dental work done sounds good to me!
I will be meeting him next week to go over plans, existing electrical condition at new location, and for him to give me a free dental exam/xrays at existing dental office in exchange for my estimate, time, and input/advice.
I have traded labor with other tradesmen over the years and had no problems. I was wondering if anybody out there works with the barter system, would be able to give me some advice or let me know of success or horror stories bartering with someone (other than another tradesman for small jobs or repairs).
Any advice or things I need to consider prior to making some agreement would be extremely helpful.
Thank you!!!
I will be meeting him next week to go over plans, existing electrical condition at new location, and for him to give me a free dental exam/xrays at existing dental office in exchange for my estimate, time, and input/advice.
I have traded labor with other tradesmen over the years and had no problems. I was wondering if anybody out there works with the barter system, would be able to give me some advice or let me know of success or horror stories bartering with someone (other than another tradesman for small jobs or repairs).
Any advice or things I need to consider prior to making some agreement would be extremely helpful.
Thank you!!!