 I know a number of people who barter. Chefs, bakers, fisherpeople, computer techs, an herbalist, a massage therapist, tradesmen. They do not rely on barter for everything they do, nor do they live totally without using money. But barter allows them to have access to things they need without having to (a) work extra hours for somebody else to come up with the cash or (b) borrow it. 