<![CDATA[Latest posts for the thread "How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop?"]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/list/69.page JForum - http://www.jforum.net How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop? Thanks]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368022.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368022.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop? CCGs you could request that both parties send stuff to a neutral 3rd part (like a moderator) who would only forward them to their receiving party after getting both parts of the trade (though it was easier with CCGs because of not paying for shipping)

Also you an always just file mail fraud if something happens.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368043.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368043.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368080.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368080.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop?
 CrownAxe wrote:
I'm not familiar with Dakka Swap Shop but when I did the equivalent for CCGs you could request that both parties send stuff to a neutral 3rd part (like a moderator) who would only forward them to their receiving party after getting both parts of the trade (though it was easier with CCGs because of not paying for shipping)

Also you an always just file mail fraud if something happens.

Yeah, that's not a thing here.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368082.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368082.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop?
This is part of the reason why I only do trades with people I can meet in person. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368088.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368088.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368092.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368092.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop?
 MechaEmperor7000 wrote:
Like all online trades, there's no way to guarantee it. You'll just have to dip your feet and hope you don't get burned.

This is part of the reason why I only do trades with people I can meet in person.

I've been trading on Dakka, Bartertown and locally for years and have gotten screwed (missing bits) exactly twice. In neither case was it substantial and in one of them, I got paid the difference. If you are careful, you'll be fine.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368093.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368093.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368160.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368160.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368298.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368298.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368772.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8368772.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop?
I also do not do international trades. Too much to go wrong, plus shipping kills you. Finally, ALWAYS GET TRACKING, ALWAYS. Whether you're buying or selling, its proof that the box is on its way and both parties can check it at will.

Other than that, its all down to trusting your gut and being willing to take a risk. I've not gotten burned *yet* but its bound to happen sooner or later. Dakka's pretty good though, every trade has gone well and talked to some cool people and gotten some awesome deals in the process.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8369211.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8369211.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop? http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8369273.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8369273.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop?
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I use the swap shop and ebay as the primary way to build up my armies. I would definitely give it a try. ]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8369917.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8369917.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop?
If an error is made in any direction, good communication goes a long way towards resolving most problems. When using paypal, use the goods and services tab (unless it is someone who you know or have dealt with successfully in the past). there is a slight charge for it, but the buyer protections included are generally worth it. If buying an item from someone here or on bartertown, it isn't out of the ordinary for someone to request a new pic of the item, with a date on it for 'proof of life' (okay a joke but it is generally a solid idea).

Even if someone asks for you to send them the money as a gift to get around the paypal fees, you may want to send it as payment for goods anyway. The Paypal fees are straightforward, and you can easily find them online (2.9%+$0.30). It isn't terribly difficult to figure what you would send throughput.]]> http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8370136.page http://www.dakkadakka.com/dakkaforum/posts/preList/675726/8370136.page GMT How do I know I'm not gonna get screwed on the Dakka Swap Shop?
I think the other party being one of the swap shop mods probably helped with that, but hey ho.

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