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How much does swap.com cost?
The only cost associated with swapping is the cost to ship your item to your swap partner. This typically averages around $3.20. That's it. No other costs are involved.
How do I get started?
First, simply tell us what items you Have to swap by searching for your items in the search bar at the top of the page. After you select the item from the results, click the “Add to Have List” button at the top of the popup and follow the quick steps to choose the version you have and what condition it is in.
The next thing you need to do is tell us what you WANT. The ONLY way that other users can initiate trades with you is if you have items on your want list. The easiest way to get things on your want list is to do a search for the item that you want in the search bar at the top of the page. Once you find the item you want, just click "want it" and that item will be placed onto your want list.
How do I add an item to my "have list"?
Simply use the search bar at the top of the page to find the item you would like to swap. A drop down menu will appear where you can choose the type of item you have (book, music, movie, or video game). If there are multiple versions of your item, you will be asked to choose which item you have (make sure you clicked the "Add to Have" button). All you have to do is click on the exact item you have. The next step is to describe the item condition. That's it. Click the "Add item to my Have list" button and you are ready to swap.
How do I add an item to my "want list"?
The easiest way to add an item your want list is by searching for the item that you want in the search box above. Once you have found the right item, click on the "want it" link next to the item, and it will be added to your want list.
Please remember that adding an item to your want list tells the other swappers that you really really want the item and are open to swap requests.
How do I get involved in a trade?
There are two ways to get involved in a trade.
First, add items to your have list. Once you do, swap.com will generate a tally of all the items available for you to receive in exchange for your item. This number can be found in the upper right hand corner of the page. Browse the items by media type or via search and choose an item you want for one of the items you have.
To initiate a trade for any available item, simply click on the "GET NOW" link and you will be shown the condition of the item, as well as information about the user who has the item. A couple clicks later and the item will be on its way to you.
You might also find yourself involved in a trade if you have items on both your have list AND your want list. As other users initiate trades amongst each other, swap.com will be on the lookout for three-way trade possibilities. When this happens, we will notify you via an email that a trade is available and you can then login to review and accept that trade.
So am I expected to trade an XBOX 360 video game for an old paperback book?
No. Well, not unless you want to. Swap.com wants to make sure that high value items such as new video games, multi-disc movie sets and multi-CD sets, will be traded fairly with other items of high value status. Therefore, if you list a new video game we won't allow people to initiate trades with you unless you are receiving a high value item from your want list in return. However, if you want to initiate a trade where you get, say a book for your new video game, you are free to do so.
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things you might be wondering
How much does swap.com cost?
How do I get started?
How do I add an item to my "have list"?
How do I add an item to my "want list"?
How do I get involved in a trade?
So am I expected to trade an XBOX 360 video game for an old paperback book?
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