Swaps

[xKelpiex]

I would love to join a swap in the near future, but I have noticed that almost all swaps have a requirement for selling/trading feedback. I don;t sell or trade or ever intend to ;.;
I was lucky enough that the arena is holding a newbie swap, but I am afraid that after that, I will no longer be able to swap! Any of you have the same problem?

 

[Gingerbread]

Well, you should still get feedback from the swap you're doing. Even if it's on the arena you can probably still count it as long as you provide a link. Also, I think most people will consider eBay feedback too if you have any of that.

 

[josiekat]

You could always offer to get ponies where you live for people overseas who can't get them. They pay for it all, but you just have to go buy them and then ship them. That can get you feedback without having to sell or trade. It also proves that you ship stuff when you say you will.

 

[xKelpiex]

Thanks for the ideas, guys!

 

[Skeen]

The feedback requirements are to protect all participants. If you can't prove you're reliable to ship things, then organizers can't be assured you'll ship your swap items. It's happened before.

In fact, it's happened with established members too. But it's still a basic requirement because it shows a proven track record and that you have a grasp of how important it is to ship what you owe. A lot of people haven't taken that seriously and a lot of people have gotten burned.

Josie gives great advice. Listen to her. And Gingerbread is right, any time you do anything that involves another member you should get some sort of feedback. 5 isn't many; you'll have it in no time.