Barter is exchange of value that advantages both parties. A Value Manifest declares what a party is open to bartering for, and of particular use when unique and unexpected items are listed, as well as providing a personality and lifestyle snapshot.
These naturally divide into services, products, and relationships. An example of a service is having text proofread. Physical products are further distinguished by distance (shipping), time sensitivity (fresh vegetables), and availability (a portrait that takes three weeks to paint). An example of relationship is a timeshare of vacation property. All of these require and invite communication and interaction.
Because a Value Manifest changes dynamically it is good to update frequently. Feel free to copy this and make one for yourself.
Here is our current Value Manifest:
Products:
Old specialty books (pre-1930)
Fresh organic fruits and vegetables.
Free range eggs, raw honey, wild meat, nuts, homemade cheese & butter
Heritage seeds, transplantable trees
Bicycles, kayaks, canoes,
Leather and rawhide
Natural material: linen, cotton, silk, etc.
Lumber, both bulk and domestic rarities
High quality and specialty tools, from microbits to sawmills.
Specific household items (jacuzzi) and construction materials
Silver and gold coin, as well as items of the same
