Gold as money....

[awake]

Is it illegal to accept gold in exchange for goods and services?

Could Gold and silver holders create an ebay style exchange on their own ?

[nate895]

Is it illegal to accept gold in exchange for goods and services?

Could Gold and silver holders create an ebay style exchange on their own ?

No, it is not illegal. You can exchange gold for other goods. They'd have to ban bartering as well if they did that, and that would just piss people off.

[awake]

Hmm... I seen some time ago a person who was compiling a list of liberty minded business listings. I wonder if a real start up web site could do an ebay style exchange? .. those who would be willing to go gold for payment.

[jonahtrainer]

Is it illegal to accept gold in exchange for goods and services?

Could Gold and silver holders create an ebay style exchange on their own ?

No it is not illegal. In fact, you can have legally enforceable gold clauses in contracts under 31 USC 5101-5118. GoldMoney (http://www.runtogold.com/goldmoney/) allows gold and silver to function in an extremely efficient alternative to the current monetary system. No need for the Ebay exchange fees.

[awake]

Well , an online listing of gold accepting business and services would be a good start...

[danberkeley]

I think you have to pay capital gains taxes. Anyway, dont you pay sales tax when buy gold?