Due Diligence at Barterfest

Before you acquire anything, find out as much as you can about the person you plan to do business with. Have they received positive feedback from previous transactions? Become a real member of the Barterfest community by rating anyone you trade or purchase from. By sharing knowledge, we build an ever more secure system for us all.

It shouldnt need to be said, but never, under any circumstances, give out your credit card or bank account information to anybody. Of course, you need to enter your credit card details into our system to sign up, but individuals who ask for these details are out of line. Report anybody who asks for this confidential information.

Remember that import/export laws differ from one country to the next. To stay on the right side of the law, contact the embassy of the relevant country if you have any doubts about the legality of an international transaction.

Auctions can be pretty exciting, even online ones! It´s a good idea to set yourself a upper limit within your means every time you decide to bid on an item.

Sellers can offer items at any price they choose -- and they can choose to overcharge, too. Dont get mad if you feel youre being short changed. Avoid paying too much by researching the item you are planning to acquire so as to ascertain its real market value.