I found a Co. that is willing to Barter for parts

Obviously, something of that nature should be worked out on paper with all details agreed upon before. But I think the major benefit here is that your service and reputation will be built closer to the shop(I'm assuming the Ranch right?). My dad is cool with Gary H from the old "Fresno Mustang" store before Capps bought it out. They used to help each other out here and there, so when we needed little things like half of a heater box when rebuilding it or a small part of a window regulator, instead of buying a new one you can probably get it for almost free. This might come in handy one day when you need something specific but don't have the $$$ to buy it new or it isn't made anymore. Capps got all of Gary's old stuff so they have a lot of "used" parts that are salvageable and/or useable. I have done this before, selling stuff on for people, and as long as everything is clear before it can be rewarding for both parties. Just let him know how much time you plan on spending per day or week and any expenses. If you spend an average of an hour and a half on it everyday plus the traveling and bid-watching just let him know you're estimating 2 hours of work per day. I'm sure he wouldn't mind giving you X amount of store credit or cash if you need it for your time, help, expertise. If I had to put a number on it, I'd say $5-10/hour just cause it's not really physical labor but you could still please both sides. In case you didn't know, companies that build web pages or templates or maintain business computer needs get $50+/hour so asking for $150/week in credit isn't unfair at all.

Well, you did the VMF auctions so you should have some idea how long it takes to get an item listed.

For me it takes about 20 minutes if I don't keep stopping to check my e-mail, VMF, etc. Add in the time for picture taking/uploading and accounting (some listing fees get refunded and there are credit card fees, etc. A mini-nightmare there) and I'd be over a half hour per auction.

Are you gioing to be packing the stuff up and taking it to the shipper too? Then it could be over an hour per auction.

After you determine how long it will take per auction you can then get a ballpark price based upon what you think you should be compensated for this service. I would take any figure I'd come up with and add 50% for problems and things left out (like e-mails to get payment and such). Remember that if they pay you in parts then they're getting them at the wholesale price.

It sounds to me like they want all the benefits of DBAY without the sucky aspects.

If they're selling new parts then things are a bit different because relisting an auction is simple once the initial effort is put in.