In 1852 when Jacksonville, Oregon was quickly becoming the largest city between Portland and Sacramento and the sights and sounds of the gold rush flourished, locals were busy trading goods and services. From barn raising's to trading at the mercantile, the Rogue Valley was built on the system of barter and the tradition holds strong to this day.
Is bartering still popular in Oregon?
http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/609287/survival_101_the_benefits_of_bartering.html
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