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Do you use swap.com and why? I personally love it. It is a great website, however, I find that when doing inter-state trades, Shipping costs tend to really rack up. What do you think?

asked Jul 11 '12 at 21:15

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I've tried trashbank. I don't know about swap.com specifically. I think it's a great idea that really needs a mediating service. If someone openly misrepresents something on the internet and then mails it; here in the US they're risking a mail fraud charge. I think a federal offense is a little steep for something that could be handled with a civil approach. I guess being pro-actively suspicious could be good enough as preventative measure.

answered Jul 11 '12 at 21:56

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true. and also swap.com uses a ratings system where past traders will rate them based on their preformance. A majority of people on swap have a 90% and up rating, and many times a bad rating or two is just because of shipping and postal issues, not the actual swapper. I try to swap with only people that are %100 rating and have a few swaps on their record. I do, however, give the newbies a chance. Someone gave me a chance when i first started a few years back, and now I try to give back the favor.

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I can see how a rating system could be a big help. I may check it out myself.

(Jul 12 '12 at 09:48) ClosetFuturist ClosetFuturist's gravatar image
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