Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Why do I have to sign in with a Facebook account?
We will be adding additional ways to sign in. However, it is important for our have|need barter community members to know who they are bartering with, and Facebook gives us a pretty good way to accomplish that.
What does Multi-Party Barter mean?
What is a Barter Loop?
A Barter Loop is a proposed or actual barter transaction that consists of between 2 and 5 people. For the transaction to be complete, all members of the Barter Loop must fulfill their barter obligations.
What happens if I don't receive my good or service?
We hope that never happens, but at some point it probably will.
Can I join more than one loop at a time? (in progress)
a) Yes
How much does it cost to use have|need?
Free for a while. Eventually, we will charge a small fee for each succesful barter transaction. We will also offer additional premium services such as insurance, shipping, deliveries, etc. for those that want to use them.
Can I just donate my goods and/or services without requiring anything in return?
Absolutely!
How do I cancel my have|need account?
Can I leave a Barter Loop after I've joined it?
Can I edit the descripton of a Have or Need after I've published it?
Can I delete a Have or Need after I've published it?
Are barter transactions taxable?
If I donate goods or services, can I get a tax write-off?
[Beta phase] At this time, if the recipient of your donation is a non-profit, you can request a donation form directky from them.
Who can I contact to help me with issues or questions related to have|need?
How can I see all of another user's Haves and Needs?
Click on the User's name from any Item from the Home Screen or a Loop Detail screen which will take you to that User's Profile Screen. On the Profile Screen you will see one blue circle with an "h" and another with an "n". Bly clicking on either of the blue circles, you will be taken to a list of that User's active Haves or Needs.
[Beta phase] If I have listed an Item in a private group, can I edit it so it is visible to the public?
During our private beta, all user sare in private beta groups and there is no public have|need access, so your posted items are only searchabel and put into Loops within your private group.
What if I post a Have but don't know what I Need?
That's OK! If you only post a Have, we will present Loop options to you that will let you know Items that you could possibly receive in exchange for that Have. If any of the proposed trades make sense to you, you can list the displayed Item as a Need and then join that Loop.
What if I post a Need but don't know what to post as a Have?
That's OK! If you only post a Need and if it exists as a Have in the system, we will present Loop options to you that will let you know Items that you could possibly give in exchange for that Need. If any of the proposed trades make sense to you, you can list the displayed Item as a Have and then join that Loop.
What if I post a Have but don't know what I Need?
That's OK! If you only post a Have, we will present Loop options to you that will let you know Items that you could possibly receive in exchange for that Have. If any of the proposed trades make sense to you, you can list the displayed Item as a Need and then join that Loop.
What if I find a Need via search, but haven't listed any Haves?