Members are require at
least 20 posts in order to sell or trade.
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All General Forum Rules Are To Be Followed
1. In the instance that we are contacted about any member here being a "bad trader" or a "troll," we reserve the right to turn any and all IP and personal information we have on that member over to any law enforcement authorities and/or any other group or individuals we desire. If you do not agree with this rule, do not trade on our boards.
2. The SUBJECT of your thread should reflect the type of transaction FS (For Sale), FT (For Trade), WTB (Want to Buy) or WTTF (Want to Trade For)
3. No MISLEADING Titles.
4. No Price or "interest" CHECKS
5. CONSOLIDATE Threads. Do not post multiple threads, keep all your FS/FT deals in one thread, and all WTB/WTTF deals in a different thread. You should only have one FS/FT and one WTB/WTTF thread active at any one time. When making a new thread, include items from the old thread.
6. No excessive BUMPING of your thread. Excessive bumping using Bump, TTT, ^^^, or other multiple wording to place your thread at the top is limited to 2 hours apart. Any abuse of the bumping rules is to be determined at the discretion of the moderators and administrators over and beyond the stated rules on a case by case basis.
7. You must Post a PRICE unless the item is purely FT. (trading for cash still means FS)
8. No AUCTION style posts.
9. No linkage to sales on EBAY or other auction boards.
12. No FLAMING or in-before-the-lock posts.
13. No THREAD CRAPPING. It is rude and will not be tolerated. If you have an issue with the price, the seller or the conditions of the sale, contact the seller directly, do not post it in the thread.
14. No CONTEST threads
15. No ALCOHOL, tobacco, firearms, weapons of any kind or pornography (anything that can be classified "Adult Material") are to be sold here. In other words nothing that is governed by the Federal Government as interstate trade.
16. Charging fees for PayPal is not allowed. It violates PayPal's TOS.
*The above rules are made for the protection of all. Failure to comply with the rules will result in suspension of your privileges to post in this forum, or forfeiture of your forum membership according to the severity of the infraction. The moderators and administrators of this board reserve the right to modify, edit, move or delete any part or all of a post or thread for any reason stated above. Android Community also reserves the right to ban any user, at any time, and for any reason.
If you have any problems or questions, feel free to address your inquiries to the listed forum Leads or Administrators by PM
====================== Quick Tips for trading====================
1. Always use delivery confirmation, and always keep the proof that you shipped.
2. Always ask for a real name, home address, and telephone number. Verify it with a call or a search in the white pages.
3. If the seller is suspicious, please search for info about him or contact a mod. If deal sounds too good to be true, chances are that it is.
4. Don’t jump to conclusions, email the seller if you have problems, if you have their phone number, give them a call.
5. If you feel that you’ve been scammed, you can file complaints about internet fraud directly with the FBI at their Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFFC)
http://www1.ifccfbi.gov/index.asp. You can also go to
www.usps.com and file a complaint for postal fraud, and most state Attorney Generals have an online internet fraud complaint form.
======================Avoiding Trolls=========================
1. No matter what, get a name, address and phone number and then confirm the information by:
a. Phoning the telephone number and checking if it is actually them.
b. Going to
www.switchboard.com or a similar site and check out if the last name matches the address. If it does not match, find out why from the trader before selling (the telephone may be listed to another party in the house) Chances are if they won't provide a phone number, something is up.
2. Don't ship first without getting good references. You can get money back through different means if your money is taken, but your SOL if you ship before receiving payment.
3. Use a credit card with paypal when at all possible. You're only liable for 50$ in damages if someone rips you off.
4. If you cannot use a credit card, use a check since they are traceable and can prove your case if it comes down to contacting the police.
5. Don't accept a cell phone for the phone number. It's much easier to change or cancel than a home phone number.
6. Keep a record of all conversation with the person pertaining to the trade. It provides backup when having to deal with the police.
7. Be wary of anyone with a recent forum registration date. Post count means little, date of registration does.
8. If a deal seems too good to be true, chances are that it is, so be wary.
=====================OUTING A TROLL =========================
1. If you have a problem with a buyer or seller and believe them to be a Troll, do NOT post a thread or comment about said user unless you have PROOF that the person is indeed a troll. Posting a suspicion without proper backup only makes you look bad on the forum.
2. Claiming someone is a troll because they are selling something "too good to be true" or any other suspicious reason is not allowed.
3. When "outing" a troll you must provide PROOF that the troll did indeed rip you off. This means that you started a trade, either with money or merchandise and you did not receive the item promised. Hearsay or rumor are NOT grounds for crying troll on this forum.
4. In lots of cases items are sent out, but maybe not as quickly as hoped. Give the trade sufficient time to pan out before claiming someone is a troll. I suggest at least waiting 2-4 weeks before even thinking about claiming someone as a troll.
5. Believe it or not, things do happen that cause people delay in shipping on a promised date. This does not make them a troll. They should provide a satisfactory explanation for such activity, but it's not necessary as long as the trade is completed.
6. If you have a problem with the speed at which someone trades, leave them negative feedback on their preferred feedback site.
7. The key here is to remember that EVERYONE is innocent until proven guilty!!!
8. Remember and make use of these tips and no one will get hurt.
====================Regarding Troll Threads====================
Please do not start any Troll thread on this forum without first reporting to a moderator. If you have proof that you have been a victim of a scam, report it to the moderator of this forum. The facts will be checked out and if there has been an instance of a scam, an official warning thread will be created. The operative word here is proof. Present all of the needed trade parameters, contact information and logs of communication when contacting a moderator about a troll instance. If you followed the tips and warnings listed above, you should have no problems in providing the needed proof.
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