Jefferson Rounds - a regional barter network

Jefferson Rounds

Mission Statement

"Empowering our fellow Jeffersonians with a tangible

demonstration of the Jefferson spirit in action."

Summary

Barter is one of the oldest forms of good-faith trade; as a result, bartering networks have flourished, but only when agreeable expectations are understood by both parties in a buy-and-sell transaction.

Both parties are encouraged to research the subject of bartering and review the "Caveat Emptor" below. A successful barter transaction occurs when (A) the buyer willingly agrees to proposed terms that are stated by the seller on a given day, and (B) the seller issues an acceptable receipt for same. Either party in a long-term bartering agreement would be wise to consider a written agreement.

Bartering is inherently designed as a win-win, community building event.

May our Jeffersonian spirit grow ever stronger as we rebuild our regional economy.

Time is money, so here's a real-life example of how communities use

time as currency while helping each other by 'paying it forward'...

Jefferson one-ounce silver rounds are here!

Buy 'em at Regional Coin Shops (Air-tite case shown may not be included) or directly from the Minter*

Ashland Money & Metals - Mike (owner), 337 E Main St in Ashland / 541-488-1184

Rogue Valley Coin & Jewelry - Michael (owner), 41 S Grape St in Medford / 541-772-2766

Check back later for more shops to come!

* - Orders of 100+ Jefferson Rounds may be purchased directly from BEX Engraving & Mint

by contacting Andrea (714-879-6593) to make arrangements.

Hours are Mon 9:30a-4p PT, and Tue/Wed/Thu 9:30a-1:30p PT, as well as Fri 10a-4p PT.

Barter 'em at Local Businesses as partial payment **

Ashland Hills Shell Station - Gary (owner) at 2495 Ashland St in Ashland / 541-482-0337
Clearlight Optical - Christopher (owner) at 236 Fifth St in Ashland / 541-821-6715
Nikibird Web Design Services - Craig (owner) at www.nikibird.com / 541-878-3518
Wu Family Dentistry - Dr. Kevin & Julie Wu at 2201 E Barnett Rd / 541-776-5271

** - Caveat emptor: As a baseline reference, current spot silver prices are displayed below via Kitco's "live" spot silver chart, which should be used only as a starting point of a potentially agreed-to "strike price" between both parties on a given day. There may be external market forces that can and will influence subjective values on either side of a Jefferson Round transaction, such as physical supply and/or current demand and/or sentimental value.

Please verify the dynamic terms-of-the-day with the cashier -- including subjective 'value' of the Jefferson Round and maximum percent of purchase -- before expecting to successfully barter with Jefferson Rounds.

What does a Trillion (thousand-Billion) dollars 'look' like?

"Complementary Currencies for $ocial Change"

An interview with Bernard Lietaer, by Ravi Dykema

"How to Survive a Depression"

The use of precious metals in a declining economy

"Gold for Bread - Zimbabwe"

What happens when paper money is 'overprinted'

with too many zeroes after the ones, twos, and fives.

"10 Reasons to Buy Silver Now"

by Theodore Butler

Think economically and barter smarter.

NOTE: If you're a small business owner with headquarters within this map and are willing to accept Jefferson Rounds for at least 10% of client purchases, you're invited to contact us for a free directory listing on the Jefferson Rounds website.

Here are three unique videos about why bartering from either side of a transaction

during this very challenging economic time is a prudent way of doing business: