Just ask Ken Meharg – he was asked for a second time to speak about bartering to a fifth grade class in the local city elementary school.  Kids were encouraged to bring in fun items to trade with other pupils and teachers.  One fifth grader traded a shark’s jaw for a week of no homework. Later that week, Ken spoke at Rotary Club meeting, addressing local business owners interested in finding out how barter can benefit their business.  Ken made several appearances on local business talk radio stations and has been written up in Boston area papers.  His excitement and enthusiasm is still going strong after sixteen years in the industry.  Ken and the New England Trade family look for every opportunity to educate the community on the benefits of barter.

Ken Meharg was quite excited to report that after his barter day at the elementary school, he received the following poem written by one of the students:

Bartering:
Bartering was lots of fun.
Most kids traded, everyone;
For food, candy, books and games,
And baseball cards with famous names.
I brought so much and I was glad.
I walked out with more than I had.
We met a man, who made a living,
By the art of receiving and giving.
He told us all how to trade,
And what kinds of deals he made.
We all made a trade or two.
I think you should try too.

P.S.
Better watch out what you buy.Â
Some of us traders are pretty sly.
Now you all know what’s cookin’
Get out there and start your lookin’.
       Kris
       5th Grade
       Horace Mann School