Safe Swapping Tips

1. Like you mother always told you, always trust your instincts. If a swap or sale seems too good to be true, it probably is. You are never under any obligation to swap, sell or buy from another swapper. Only swap with people you trust. Check their feedback scores to see if they have a good reputation.
   
   
2. Always communicate openly and honestly with fellow swappers about your item, and ask them to do the same.
   
   
3. If a member has no feedback and you have a ton of positive feedback, ask them to send their swap out first. If all is ok, then send out yours. If they don’t like that idea, pass on the swap.
   
   
4. Be cautious of swapping very expensive items with new swappers with no or very little feedback. Again, ask them to send their item out first.
   
   
5. Always leave feedback for fellow swappers. This helps all of us establish a safe on-line swapping community.
   
   
6. Be open, honest and upfront when describing you items for swap. Be sure to mention any flaws, tears, stains, scuffs, wear or other damage.
   
   
7. If there is a question of authenticity, have the item checked out by a professional. Mypoupette.com is a great resource for designer handbag authentication.
   
   
8. Make sure both parties are in complete agreement about a transaction before you send out the item or pay for something via PayPal.
   
   
9. Report fraud. If you feel you have been defrauded, ripped off or have received counterfeit merchandise, report the member. Also, check the members’ forum to see what other members have to say about their swapping experience.
   
   
10. Always ship an item out clean, neatly folded and well packaged.
    
    
11. And above all, have fun!