Abstract: An electronic bartering system and method for facilitating a trade of a first item owned by a first user for a second item owned by a second user when the first user and the second user are connected to a network. The electronic bartering system and method receives a request from the first user, allows the second user to access items owned by the first user, receives a response from the second user, and receives an acceptance from the first user The request identifies the second item and is a potential trade request. The response identifies the first item and is a trade offer The trade comprises the potential trade request, the trade offer, and the acceptance.