Ep 5. First Comes Love, Then Comes Trading

The episode "First Comes Love, Then Comes Trading" of Barter Kings season 2 follows the two business partners, Steve McHugh and Antonio Palazzola, as they attempt to turn their love lives into successful trading ventures.

The episode opens with the duo receiving a call from a man who is looking to trade his vintage 1969 Corvette Stingray for a romantic weekend getaway with his girlfriend. Steve and Antonio take on the challenge and immediately get to work. They reach out to a bed and breakfast owner and offer the Corvette in exchange for a romantic weekend package. The owner is interested, but wants a brand new hot tub for her bed and breakfast in exchange. Steve and Antonio head over to a local spa and negotiate for a hot tub, eventually trading the Corvette for the package and the hot tub.

Next, Steve receives a call from his girlfriend, who is looking for a wedding dress. Steve sees this as an opportunity to trade for a limousine for their wedding day. He uses his trading skills to acquire a beautiful wedding dress, and then approaches a limousine rental company to offer a trade. The owner of the company is initially skeptical, but Steve convinces him of the value of the dress and they make the trade.

Antonio's turn comes next, as he receives a call from his girlfriend who is looking for a beach vacation. Antonio starts brainstorming trades immediately and decides to approach a Volkswagen restoration shop to trade for a beach buggy. The owner of the restoration shop is interested in the trade, but also wants to see if Antonio can procure a 1972 Volkswagen Beetle as well. Antonio accepts the challenge and scours the town for a Beetle, ultimately trading a set of antique doors for the desired car.

Overall, the episode showcases Steve and Antonio's ability to combine their love lives with their trading skills. They have a keen eye for recognizing opportunities and the negotiating skills to make a trade that benefits all parties. The episode also highlights the importance of networking and building relationships in order to make successful trades. Through their creative trading tactics, Steve and Antonio demonstrate that anything can be traded for anything, as long as you have the right approach.