I wonder if in this new economy providers are asked to trade.  If so, how do you feel about it?

but the only thing I've ever been offered for trade is for photos, and that's not something that I'm willing to trade for.

Now if someone wants to offer me something that has a tangible and verifiable value - say gold, or a new iPad, or even a better, a new car (ha!), then I'm more than willing to consider the offer.  

And even some services - like a dentist or 'real' mechanic would be happily accepted.



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Took a shotgun in on trade one time for a service bill never thought I'd top that one!!! Dang nice shotgun too, I for one would find it a bit awkward suggesting such a thing to a lady though. Maybe that's just me now if it was her idea well that's a different story.

that Julia made a good offer for a specific new car not too long back.  It was a very good deal actually,  but by now she probably is driving it and doesnt want another.  

Maybe some shares of Berkshire Hathaway would raise some interest.

I was thiinking more of a rent free apartment.

it hits too close to home (pun only sort of intended).  I draw a pretty firm line between "Natasha" and "Real Me."  So much so that I almost always refer to Natasha in third person so that there is no confusing the two.  When Natasha isn't working, I don't want her to affect my real life.  That gets complicated if I'm living in a home that is contingent upon her arrangement with someone.

It also could get VERY complicated if you and I had a disagreement....

I wouldn't trust an escort that couldn't afford to pay rent. I mean... really. Just my $0.02.

XOXO

IMO the only girl who will take that deal is a desperate one. Otherwise, why would she bother? It seems like the only reason a successful girl would take the deal is if it was a really sweet deal on a very desirable apartment... and why would a landlord offer that, unless he was getting a great rate on dates?
Why not just rent the apartment and use the money to make a date?

You're probably in the wrong place for that.  There are places where you can find those type of arrangements, but my guess is that most established escorts have no need for that kind of assistance, or the blurred lines that can occur.  Trading a service for a service is easy to keep clear and equal, but establishing a dependency like rent payments is totally different.  Just my .02

I need an apt! Just kidding, kind of.  I agree that the rent free agreement can be a hassle...

Maybe you should rent the place to a fav provider, then use the cash for appts with her.


As for trade in general, I'm not opposed to it.  I got something you want, and you have something I need....  
I don't think it reeks of desperation, unless you are a street walker trading a bj for a rock haha.  Sometimes you can acquire things thru trade that you would never buy yourself.  I had an offer to trade a round trip flight voucher on a private charter
To and from Cincy and Charlotte.  I usually drive, so I would never buy a ticket.  Didn't take it, though, because I seem to always stay in Raleigh.

You would also be exposing yourself to some pretty hefty charges in the event Uncle Leo paid a visit....I agree with the others, rent it out and use the money for your 'fun'.

I'm also with Natasha on the whole "blending private/professional lives"...I enjoy the freedom of being able to decide when I'm working on when I'm on vacation