Modern Barter

Radio Record, Volume III, Issue 6, 23 August 1929, Page 8

Modern Barter

A Horse for a Radio es N amusing echo" of the old-time ‘bartering system reaches 2 us from Hamilton, Ontario. : A farmer came to the city wishing to trade-in an’ old set for one more up-to-date. He was attracted by the sight of a radio set exhibited in" a sales window. Entering the store he made inquiries as‘ to its virtues, ete., saying that he would like to trade-in his old set. When told: the cost. of. the transaction, however, he shook his head sorrowfully. "J haven’t that much in ready money," he said regretfully. Suddenly a bright thought struck him, and he added: "But I’ve a fine horse! T’ll trade you the horse.and the old set for your radio!" The salesman, recovering from his surprise, agreed that if the farmer would bring the horse along, he would see if business could be done. ~ The farmer brought the horse, and the salesman pronounced himself satisfied, and the bargain was struck, an unusual hark-back tothe ‘old pioneer days of barter. ~A horse for a radio!