Buying how it works


It’s easy to buy on Community Swap Shop. Please note that you must be a member to buy on our site. Membership is FREE so, if you have not done so, Click Here to become a member.


Here's how to buy:

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Browse listings. There are three ways to browse items on Community Swap Shop
A. SEARCH BY KEYWORD. Use the Search button in the upper right corner on each page and simply put your keyword in.
B. SEARCH BY CATEGORY. Items posted will be in the Local Goods box on the left side of each page. Just use the drop down box to locate the category that interests you or choose Local Goods to view all items.
C. SEARCH BY REGION. Once you are established as a member of Community Swap Shop, your homepage will automatically default to the region you registered in. If you would like to search outside of a region or can’t find what you are looking for in your own region, simply click on Choose Region on the left side of your homepage and choose another region from the drop down box.
#2
Click on the listing that interests you for complete details
If the listing has a swappable icon Swap_icon , the seller is willing to trade, and the items s/he is willing to trade for will be listed. Enhanced listings will be highlighted and will include additional pictures and information.
#3
If you are interested in the item, simply Contact the Seller by following the prompts.
#4
Wait for the seller to respond, and negotiate all terms and conditions with the seller directly
Please use common sense safety measures when meeting with someone unfamiliar to purchase or swap items. It is advisable to meet in a public place.
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Community Swap Shop does not take any responsibility for the sale or swap after the parties contact each other
In the spirit of this site and in supporting your friends, neighbors, families and local businesses, we hope that as a buyer you will pay the seller promptly after you have determined to your satisfaction that an item is what you want and in a condition that satisfies you. Community Swap Shop will not take responsibility for dissatisfaction with an item or poor negotiations and/or misunderstandings between the parties.

LOCAL SERVICES

We encourage you to use and support the local businesses in your area by searching the Local Services box to the left and using our Business Directory. If you don’t see something there you need, let us know, and we’ll try to help you find it. You can email us at support@communityswapshop.com.


LOCAL SWAPS

If you are only interested in items a seller is willing to trade for feel free to browse the Swap Box.


Good luck, have fun and for further questions please feel free to email us at support@communityswapshop.com.