i own an electronic store and was recently offered a deal from a local provider. she needed a new TV and wanted to trade for it with her services. declined  but got to wondering if anyone has ever done this and would circumvent LE because no $$ exchanged ??

A non-provider got arrested last year for offering sex for playoff tickets.

According to the law it is still the same. Anything exchanged for sex is considered the same as paying for it.

Wish they had arrested me the first time; would have save me a lot of money.

If you don't declare the true value of the exchange to the IRS, you will be guilty of tax evasion as well as soliciting.

Stick to cash.

Most laws against prostitution are written in such a way to say something to the effect of "money or anything of value."

This has probably already been discussed on the "Legal Corner" board.  You might want to search there.