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Avoiding Scams & Following Rules

Whether you're new to the sub or are a long-time regular, we've made a few updates that are well worth your while.

Avoiding Scams

We've published an updated guide for . It includes choice tips and guidance for avoiding common scams and trading safely. You'll notice it's already linked in the sidebar, but we think mobile users are more likely to find it here.

Among these updates is a list of common scams we've seen reported by users. Following the sub rules is a great way to avoid known scammers and negative interactions with banned individuals, but we hope including more detailed examples of common scammer tactics might help you avoid falling for their sleazy tricks.

Also, remember to use the when vetting trade partners. It's not a guarantee, but it can save you a lot of time and trouble whenever you're dealing with known scammers.

Give the page a look and check back often. We'll be updating frequently to ensure you have as much info as you can to protect yourself against scammers.

Read the guide here:

Following Rules

are community sourced, and most were written to ensure a positive experience for as many users as possible. Likewise, many of these rules are structured to help you stay safe from known scammers.

Regardless of how long you've been using , we strongly suggest refreshing your knowledge of these rules.

Here's a brief overview of some of the more important ones:

• ONE THREAD every THREE DAYS. Unless you have permission from the mods, you must wait 72 hours before you may post again. If you need a post removed, please . Deleting posts looks suspicious, so talk to us about it first.

• Negotiations MUST be PUBLIC. If you're not negotiating in a public trade thread, you're breaking the rules. Move to PMs to exchange personal info after a deal has been settled. If someone jumps straight to your PMs, there's a good chance they're trying to scam you.

• Sellers MUST PRICE their items. If you're selling something, you must price it. Even if you're just gauging another user's interest, you must price it. Always. Be. Pricing.

• Items MUST be ON-HAND. You must have the game or system you are trying to sell in your possession. If you don't have it, don't list it.

• A TEXT LIST of games is required in every thread. A photo is not enough. A Google Sheet or Doc is not enough. Your post must include a list of everything you're selling. For very large collections, the mods have discretion to waive this requirement. Ask us before you post, or it will be removed.

• NO charging PayPal fees to buyers. You can't charge users extra if they want to use Goods & Services. It's against PayPal's terms of service and our rules. If you want to make back the money spent on PayPal fees, work that into the price of what you're selling up front.

• NO threadcrapping. If a user makes a bad offer, move on. Harassing users, white-knighting, and interrupting another users' negotiations with OP will get you banned.

• NO sale-sniping. Don't butt in on other users' offers or negotiations. Unless 24 hours have passed or the other user outright declines, stay out of it. Try making your own thread if you're looking to buy or sell something.

• NO Steam or digital PC items. While we allow the sale of physical PC items, Steam and digital PC codes are not allowed.

• NO PSA posts or scammer callouts. This isn't the place to call out scammers or announce some crazy-amazing deal. If you have an issue with another user, .

• DBAD: Don't Be A Dick. Just don't.

This list isn't comprehensive. If you want to avoid doing anything that might put you in hot water, we suggest reading the full rules before you post or comment.

Read the full rules here:

Stay safe out there!