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Trade Exchanges

Every AOCS Approved Currency can be exchanged for equal value of credit within the following Barter Exchanges. If your Exchange is listed, you may redeem AOCS Silver for trade credit within your (or any listed) exchange. Please contact your local Currency Officer or the MarketPlace Director for redemption. If you are a member of any of the listed exchanges and would like to convert barter credits for AOCS Silver, please contact the MarketPlace Director to join the waiting list. If you own, manage or participate in a traditional trade exchange and would like your network recognized by the American Open Currency Standard, please contact the MarketPlace Director to discuss the terms of a reciprocal agreement.

[ ITEX](http://itex.com)
"ITEX is the leading marketplace for cashless business transactions. Put your cash and credit cards away and buy and sell using ITEX dollars! With ITEX dollars, money will never be the same."

[ Green Apple](http://greenapplebarter.com)
"Green Apple has been in business for more than 17 years and has managed over $500,000,000 in barter transactions. No more one-on-one direct trades, where you must take back from the business that bought from you. Green Apple serves as a clearinghouse for its members' transactions as well as a marketing agent for their businesses, generating new business for its members. Green Apple is your partner in business."

[ Midwest Business Exchange](http://mbebarter.com)
"SouthWest Michigan's premier local barter exchange."

[ IMS Barter Network and Trade Exchange](http://imsbarter.com)
"Since its inception in 1985, IMS has continued to expand its membership roster by way of acquisitions and a strong program of internal growth. As a result, the company now serves a client base of more than 18,000 business and professional people. By exhibiting a high level of integrity and solid reliability, International Monetary Systems has earned a great degree of respect and has developed a reputation as a dominant player in the barter industry."

[ American Exchange Network](http://americanexchange.net)
"The American Exchange Network (AMX) is one of the leading companies in the business to business trade industry. Established in 1982, today AMX has affiliates around the world with a trading network of thousands of companies worldwide. AMX is affiliated with both the National Association of Trade Exchanges and the International Reciprocal Trade Association."

AOCS vs. the Barter Exchange

The AOCS Merchant network is similar to other private barter networks with a few significant exceptions. If you presently participate in a barter group, it's time to consider bringing your associates in the network over to REAL money! AOCS Silver has all of the benefits of a barter community, without any of the problems: 1) No commission to pay, EVER!: Your Silver is yours to spend (or save) any time, any where, from any merchant in our network (and MANY outside too) without paying any fee to the AOCS. You may spend, accept, and circulate AOCS Silver as often as you like without ever paying commission! Typical trade network fees are 10%+. This is wasted money! 2) Virtually unlimited network of merchants: Your AOCS Silver is valid anywhere a merchant understands the value of REAL money. While we don't recommend spending Silver at big-box retail chain stores, you are welcome to exchange AOCS Approved Silver with any party that accepts. It's far easier to explain the value of pure silver than an accrued credit on some barter ledger. Offer it at the local grocery store and invite them to join the network! There is no law that requires goods or services to be paid for in Federal Reserve Notes. The American Open Currency Standard represents a happy medium between an un-backed barter network "promise" and a 2-way trade of a product or service you want and the widgets you have to offer as trade. 3) AOCS Silver has value in, out and without the network: Countless trade operations have ceased operations over the years, and many trade group members "choose" to no longer accept business on trade. When this happens, your trade money is worthless. If you can't spend it, it isn't worth anything. With the AOCS, you hold pure Silver and Gold, which will always have value, whether anyone chooses to accept it or not. 4) AOCS Silver is Preferred: In the AOCS Merchant network, vendors PREFER Silver! Your transaction is no longer treated as "second-rate" and prices are not over-inflated because of the "worth-less" trade drafts. AOCS Merchants appreciate the value of gold and silver, and avoid Federal Reserve Notes as often as possible.
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