As we all know by now, the US economy and probably most every other economy in the world has fallen into a recession.
It’s been a while since there was a serious economic recession, but one thing’s for sure.
There aren’t many products or services that are immune to the negative effects of a recession, particulary products that aren’t considered life necessities.
As much as I love making jewelry, I’d be hard pressed to say that jewelry is a life necessity.
Nonetheless, there are still ways to “sell” your jewelry even if you don’t receive cash in return?
What am I talking about?
Bartering.
I read this article about a jewelry maker who barters her work for other goods and services she needs.
In a recession, a prospective customer is much less likely to give you their cash for a piece of jewelry that they want to buy.
However, if that same customer has something, a product or a service, that you want to buy then you have the opportunity for a potential barter.
Check out the article and see if it helps spark some ideas about opportunities to barter your handmade jewelry items.
interesting. I have been bartering jewelry for a bit now