Shipping would be a major setback, as well as customs and regulations. I'd rather see a local currency and barter exchange starting to pop up.
Having said that, I'd happily accept SBD for seeds, from anyone in Europe, as there's no shipping problem!
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Agreed, I wouldn't see international trade in steem for food products.
Very much for local, in-country sales. I think steem has a lot of potential as a local currency.
It would be good if you do a post advertising the seeds for sale and I could then include that in the next listing if it is an ongoing offering.
I generally like the block chain logic and I agree that it might be a good starting point for a local currency, but in the same time I'm leaning towards a no-tech solution, something that can exist without the need of devices, internet, electricity. I'm sure you know of many examples of a regular local currency.
Sadly, our community is still in its infancy and it's too early to introduce such a concept. Most new communities rely on barter, as it is easier with a smaller goods- and service-set. Maybe at some point in the future... one can only hope... and work hard towards a goal :)
Good idea about the seeds! It would take quite some time to go through all the seeds we've saved and keep, but it might be worth it. Do you think there are people here from Europe that would be interested in buying seeds?
The concept of local currency and bartering systems has always fascinated me.
I have been involved in a number of schemes in Britain over the last 30 years but they have all been shortlived for various reasons.
Which is partly why I believe running steem, or possibly a SMT variant of it, on a local basis would be more sustainable as it has a value in itself.
This would then provide the basis for interchangeability between local currencies from different areas which would add to their viability, credibility and sustainability.