offered them as an option rather than regular pay. His boss wants to pay all of the guys with them rather than cash/check. B-i-l is working construction, usually on lake houses and such.
I guess him, sis and the kids would have to eat at restaurants often, as I am understanding it. It doesn't sound like a good way to be paid.
I found several links about barter dollars, but seems it is used more as bonuses than regular pay:
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