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Client tried to pay me with his old action figures
Did a logo for a local shop. Owner loved it. Time to get paid, he hands me a box of toys. Claims they are vintage and worth cash. I said my rent needs actual money. We agreed on half the fee upfront. Now I have random action figures on my desk.
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logansmith9d ago
Had a client try something similar with old baseball cards. Told him I'd list them on eBay for a month, any money made goes toward his bill. Set a clear date to settle the rest in cash. He paid up quick once I laid that out.
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nora3114d ago
Barter deals turn into a tax headache real fast. You have to figure out what those toys are worth and claim it as income. Cash keeps everything simple and clean.
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