Trading Advice
If you want to increase your collection, you may well end up trading or buying online. Here's some advice which will help to make your online transactions safe and fun!
Trading
Trading is a great way to increase your collection. An old timer in the pony community once said, "Ponies are the best international currency amongst collectors."
You'll get a pony you need - as will the other person. So everyone's a winner! Here are some suggestions to make your trading experience safer:
Where to start
Trade carefully
Use your common sense - and your gut feeling
Check that your trade is fair
Ask for references
How to be a good buyer
Postage and packing advice
Pay with a trackable payment method
Scammer spotting
How to be scammed!
How to avoid being scammed
What to do if you fear you have been scammed
Auction advice
Ahh, eBay. The source of so much pleasure and pain.
If you're keen on ponies, then chances are you'll end up at eBay or another auction site sooner or later.
EBay is, in general, a safe place to buy. Use your common sense, act responsibly and you'll be fine.
Auction etiquette
Check the seller's feedback
Happy bidding
Try not to overbid!
How to be a good buyer
Pay with a trackable payment method
What to do if you fear you have been scammed
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