A new link for the barter page not just baby sitting but errands, pet sitting, etc.

http://www.babysitterexchange.com/servlet/Main.jsp

I am so sorry to hear your pain.  I am honestly choked up because I too am in no win situation or at least it feels that way.  While I cant offer financial help I can give you a few possible leads and a place to vent when you feel alone.  

I too had teeth trouble a few years back and found a company called care credit which I send 10 a month to pay off my charges.  There are MANY dentists who accept this and they even provide you with names.  i know this might be difficult for some with less than decent credit like I had but if you know of anyone who might help co sign its a real possiblity.  You might also contact care credit directly and share your story.  If this doesnt work try contacting your local dentists or oral surgeons because there has got to be someone out there that will help you.  

A word of advice... while you feel desperate and frustrated at everyone you might want to save that for people who are closest to you.  I mean you dont want to bite the hand that feeds ya if you know what I mean.  Dont ruin a good chance by sounding like you are owed this.  I know too well how frustrating it is to not be able to find the help you need in crisis but you have to take a step back and think about how your plee will come across to the others who might have been willing to help had you not sounded so bitter and resentful.....

just my opinion.... good luck and GOD BLESS.

 what a great idea! THANK YOU!

Good morning to you today and pray that you are not in to much pain today but I have some info for you and they usually do it for free. Check with the colleges around where you live for dental work for you for free. Usually the students there that are learning to become a Dentist will work on volenteers and I hear good things about the work they do. So check it out.

God Bless You

MARK HELZER
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THIS IS MY OFFER TO ANYONE WHO MIGHT BE ABLE TO COMPLETE MY QUEST ?
PLEASE READ:

OK I HAVE  BEEN HERE A LONG TIME NOW ? I AM STILL LOOKING TO GET OUT
OF THIS SITUATION ? PERHAPS YOU CAN ASSIST ? THIS WEB SITE IS A NICE
IDEA BUT I CAN HONESTLY SAY I HAVEN'T RECEIVED A SINGLE REPLY AND MY
TEETH ARE WORSE THAN BEFORE , NOW THEY ALL ARE LOOSE AND MY GUMS ARE
TURNING BLACK !  LET ME GET ON MY BEGGING PAWS AND ASK SOMEONE  ANYONE
TO PLEASE ALLOW ME THE LUXURY OF SIMPLY BEING ABLE TO SMILE AND TO EAT
WOULD BE GOOD AS WELL. MY TEETH ARE TO THE POINT THAT I HAD TO GET A
PRESCRIPTION OF PENICILLIN TO STOP SOME OF THE INFECTION AND PAIN. I
WILL BE MEETING MY MAKER SOON AND MY TEETH ARE GOING TO BE THE CAUSE
OF IT, I CAN HARDLY EAT I CANT SMILE AND I AM IN CONSTANT PAIN. HAVE
ANY OF YOU EVER HAD A HARD TIME JUST EATING A PIECE OF BREAD ? THIS IS
NOT FUN ! AND LET ME SAY ONE MORE TIME I AM NOT LOOKING FOR A FREE
RIDE , I WILL PAINT ANYTHING , ANYTHING I TELL YOU AND I AM QUITE
EXPERIENCED WITH REFERENCES TO DO ANY PHASE OF REPAIRS AND
REFINISHING. FOUX FINISH YOU WANT ? I CAN MAKE YOUR HOUSE OR OFFICE
LOOK LIKE A ROCK QUARRY REPRODUCING THE LOOK OF ANY STONE ANY WOOD .
MARBLE SLATE GRANITE IF YOU HAVE AN IDEA IN MIND I CAN REPRODUCE IT ON
YOUR WALLS, WATER FALL, CLOUDS.YOU NAME IT . IS THERE NOT JUST ONE
SINGLE DENTIST WHO CARES ENOUGH TO HELP A FELLOW HUMAN BEING ? ARE YOU
ALL JUST TO BUSY OR JUST NOT CONCERNED ABOUT HELPING ANOTHER WHO IS
PLEADING AND ACTUALLY DYING BECAUSE OF HIS TEETH   AS A HOUSE PAINTER AT
THIS TIME IT IS NOT EASY EVEN TO MAKE IT MONTH TO MONTH AND TO SPEND
1000 $ ON MY MOUTH ? IT IS IMPOSSIBLE. ANY OTHER YEAR EXCEPT THIS ONE
I WOULD BE ABLE TO PULL IT TOGETHER BUT THIS YEAR  THERE IS VERY
LITTLE $ COMING MY WAY AS WELL AS BEING DECEMBER WITCH IS TO COLD AND
WET FOR ANYONE TO WANT PAINTING DONE, ITS MORE A SUNSHINE NICE SUNNY
DAY SORT OF JOB. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE ANSWER MY QUEST AND DO A LABOR
EXCHANGE WITH ME ? I LIVE IN SAN JOSE CA. AND I WILL TRAVEL ANYWHERE
TO ACCOMPLISH MY QUEST. MY TIME IS RUNNING OUT THESE TEETH WILL BE THE
DEATH OF ME. AT LEAST THIS WILL GO ON RECORD ALL MY PLEADING AND
BEGGING JUST TO EXCHANGE LABOR FOR A FEW HUNDRED DOLLARS. WHAT IS
WRONG WITH THIS COUNTRY WHEN A PERSON CANT EVEN EAT OR SMILE OR GET
HELP FROM A FELLOW HUMAN. I AM VERY SERIOUS, I NEED THE HELP OF JUST
ONE PERSON WILLING TO ASSIST ME IN MY QUEST. HOW WOULD YOU LIKE
LOOKING IN THE MIRROR TO SEE YOUR GUMS TURNING BLACK, ALL YOUR TEETH
SO LOOSE YOU CAN MOVE THEM AND NOT ABLE TO GET A DAM JOB TO FIX THEM ?
HOW LONG CAN I GO ON THIS WAY? THANK YOU FOR AT LEAST READING MY POST
IF I CAN DO ANYTHING FOR ANYONE IN EXCHANGE FOR ANYTHING PLEASE JUST
ASK OK ?

   MARK.EXCELLENCE@GMAIL.COM

I am 18 years young and currently work as a nanny.. I moved down here last year to live with my sister due to family problems. I havent lived with my mother since age 14. Ive never met my father. I make decent money, but I have plans to go back to where I grew up. Im doing this because I have been severely depressed and lonely. In going back home I can be back with my friends who were always the closest thing to family ive had. I also would like to start college and create a life for myself. I am not asking for someone to pay for my college. I am asking for about 2000 dollars so that I can drive home. This will help me with a cheap car and gas money and maybe even first months rent for a place to live. Anything is much appreciated.

Suggestions?

I have seen many posts and articles on bartering, but none give any information on how to contact a professional business for bartering. I mean, can you really call a doctor or dentist and ask them to barter with you? Maybe you could, IF you could get them to the phone... So I did some research and made up a sample letter for anyone to use (or adapt to their personal use)

Remember, you are dealing with professionals - not Joe Schmoe from across the street... 

Remember to include an updated resume - after all you are applying for a job! 

Here is a link to a sample barter contract that I found

as well as 10 things to leave off your resume  - you can't send out a professional letter with an outdated resume!

 Here are samples of CV/resumes to make sure your's looks clean, professional and up-to-date! 

 SAMPLE CONTACT LETTER

Your name

Address

City, state, zip

Phone

Email

Date

Dentist/Doctor name

Address

City , state, zip

Dear Dr. __________________

I am writing to you about first impressions. As you know, you never have a second chance to make a first impression. Your office can speak volumes to your patients. An outdated, worn look can leave patients feeling less than comfortable, and, of course, a comfortable patient is a happy patient.

Unfortunately, I do not have the advantage of providing a good first impression. Lack of insurance and health problems have created a very unhealthy smile for me.

 I would like to propose a suggestion, if I may. I would like to offer my painting services to you in exchange for your dental services.

 I have __ years of experience in the painting industry and I have confidence my painting skills will not only provide a serene environment for your patients, but give your office a unique, updated look, with no out-of-pocket expense to you. I have attached my résumé for your consideration. I can also provide pictures of samples and references as well.

I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,

(Your Name)

Enclosure: Résumé

Reply to Elaine of TSA:---Kudos to you Elaine for publishing these barter sites. I have bartered all my life and just recently I bartered a 6 week old Pug puppy, a female we named Gertrude (Gertie for short) for a back bench seat of a 1957 Chevrolet. I was even able to barter several bags of good potting soil for 2 old outdoor lounge chairs that I macrimade in the 70's so I really encourage everyone to dig out all their closets and go to those barter sites. People will be amazed at what others are willing to barter for. Thanks Elaine. sheshe030

When money is not an option, consider bartering!

http://www.answers.com/topic/bartering

http://www.barterquest.com

http://barterbucks.com/

http://barterbee.com/

http://www.u-exchange.com/

http://www.swapthing.com/home/index.jsp

http://www.swaptree.com

http://www.barternews.com/mappage/default.htm

http://www.peopletradingservices.com

http://www.swapstyle.com/

http://www.barterco.com

http://mybarterclub.com

FIRST I WANT TO SAY THAT HONESTLY, BY THE LOOKS OF OTHER PEOPLE'S SITUATIONS MINE ISN'T THE WORST HOWEVER EVERYONE HAS THERE OWN INDIVISUAL NEEDS AND WANTS AND THESES ARE SOME OF MINE. IF THERE IS SOMEONE OUT THERE WHO IS WILLING TO HELP I WOULD BE EXTREMELY GREATFUL AND APPRECIATIVE. I AM A HONEST HARD WORKING GIRL WHO HAS FOUND HERSELF IN SOME FINANCIAL SITUATIONS AND AM LOOKING TO GET SOME ASSISTANCE AND PERHAPS BARTER OR TRADE SERVICES. MOST OF THE THINGS I NEED ARE TO HELP MY BUSINESS THE REST IS MISCELLANEOUS.

 HERE ARE SOME THINGS I NEED:

-WEB SITE DESIGNER

-T-SHIRT PRINTER

-PHOTOGRAPHER

-COSMETIC PROCEDURES (LASER EYE, SCAR REMOVAL, ETC.)

HERE ARE SOME SERVICES I CAN PROVIDE:

-MAKEUP APPLICATIONS, CONSULTATIONS, ETC.

-MASSAGE SERVICES

-PROMOTIONAL SERVICES

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Hi, this is somewhat awkard for  me but I don't know where to start. I am single mom with an 8 year old daughter. The situation that I have encountered is that I do not have enough funds to cover my rental obligations. I work as a small business owner from home. Due to slow phase and not receiving timely payments of receivables...my finances is out of whack. I recently asked a supplier for an extension of credit on a past due invoice. The situation that I have encountered is that sales were slow for January, February and March, which caused me to live off the remittance that should have been paid to the supplier. I am caught between putting the supplier on hold to pay my living accomodations this month of $644.00 and to keep things a float. My heart tells me to pay at least 1/2 but I am very fearful that the supplier will tell me to take a flying leap.

You know, I decided to apply for a bank loan or to get a small credit line but the bank declined me due to my credit score. I recently just got divorced . There is no spousal support from my ex and I am living off of the proceeds from my business. I have some hard decisions to make. I know that I can do good in my business with a little financial assistance to stay on course. But if I have to end my business today, I can say I did the best I could. I am a fighter but the tears are rolling down my cheeks as I write this. I could probably write a novel on my past experiences. You know being a past victim of domestic abuse for five years and living to write this is  a blessing for me.

I am not asking for a hand-out but possibly a barter of some sort.  Your consideration and thoughts are greatly appreciated.

I'M A REMODELER/ CONSTRUCTION WORKER, I'M HAVING A HARD TIME BECAUSE I'M IN BUSINESS FOR MY SELF BUT CAN NOT SEEM TO GET A GOOD START. GAS PRICES ARE HIGH, MOST PEOPLE DON'T WANT TO PAY WHAT I'M WORTH, IF I COULD FIND PROPERTY OWNERS THAT ARE WILLING TO TRADE WITH ME  AND THEN I COULD AFFORD TO LIVE BETTER.

I COULD HELP BUILD HOMES THAT NEEED REPAIR SO OTHERS CAN LIVE AND DO A FAIR SWAP.