The Disney Parks have a pin-trading program for guests. A guest (Disney’s term for visitor) purchases a lanyard and a starter set of trading pins. The pins are of the various Disney characters and rides. The basic concept is to trade with Disney Cast members (Disney employees) and other guests wearing the lanyards. The starter set is typically the same character but several different styles of pins such as Mickey Mouse. If a guest sees a pin they would like to have on someone else’s lanyard, all they have to do is offer a pin in trade. If both parties agree, a trade is made. Barter at it’s simplest.
I’m sure that Disney started the pin trading program for several reasons such as: to make profit off the initial sale of lanyard and starter pins, to encourage guests to interact with cast members, and to create a friendly, fun interaction between guests. The beauty of the program is that it reinforces the simplicity and rewards of barter. Trade something you have for something you want.
Barter exchanges help facilitate barter between businesses by utilizing trade dollars. Trade dollars are a unique currency used for trades amongst all exchange members. Barter currency gives options to members in the barter exchange because the currency allows companies to purchase something using trade dollars and does not require a direct trade of merchandise or services.
For more information on barter and starting your own trade exchange, contact Tom McDowell, The Barter Trainer. McDowell’s Barter Training Program will show you in-depth the barter exchange business plan and proven techniques for success. McDowell is a barter industry veteran and is happy to help you succeed in the world of barter.
