How about swapping?

ifariarn · Jul 4th, 2008, 10:12 PM

I too am having the problem with eBay not letting me list one of my handbags for thirty days. It is very frustrating especially because it's the only way I can buy the bag of my dreams. I just purchased a brand new Marc Jacobs stam in indigo worth $1550.

My question is this; has anyone thought of actually swapping items with other sellers? I thought of emailing the seller who has the bag that I want and see if she wanted to swap for my new Stam.

What do you guys think?

pursewatch · Jul 5th, 2008, 01:29 AM

Send that seller an e-mail, the worse that s/he can say to you is no. Good luck!

RowdyAndPete · Jul 5th, 2008, 02:34 AM

I've had people ask me to swap for their item. I've never taken them up on the offer but it does happen.

kimalee · Jul 5th, 2008, 02:55 AM

I've actually done it twice, but probably wouldn't do it again - you can never really know who you can trust, and waiting for your item is a very stressful time. Unless you both create listings for your items, then I guess that would work.

lvgodiva · Jul 5th, 2008, 03:17 AM

please re-read MP rules

mjlover1977 · Jul 5th, 2008, 03:23 AM

id love a swap type eBay ... ive offered a seller before but alas, no dice. your stam sounds gorgeous BTW, i sure wouldnt swap it if i were you!

ladyred · Jul 5th, 2008, 03:09 PM

Ive done alot of swaps through various sites and think its agreat idea.You should email the woman with the bag-she might say yes,its not like your offering her a $20 bag.

Barmakianbags · Jul 5th, 2008, 03:16 PM

Ive had a couple people offer to swap a bag of theres for mine on eBay. If the right bag came along with someone who had great feedback. I might be willing to do it. It hasnt happened yet though.

missisa07 · Jul 5th, 2008, 09:11 PM

I would do a swap IF the seller were reputable and had a good amount of feedback. I would also feel a bit more comfortable if she (or I guess he) was a member of TPF. Also, this is pretty obvious, but make sure her bag is authentic. That would really blow to trade an authentic Stam for a fake bag.

I definitely wouldn't do a swap with someone with little to no feedback.

You'd be surprised how flexible some eBay sellers are. I recently asked an eBay seller who listed up something for $200 (+ $25 shipping) starting bid, if she would close the auction and sell it to me for $175 shipped. She said yes! It never hurts to ask, especially since a seller can save $$$ on eBay seller fees (although I guess I think technically that might be against eBay rules? I am not sure).

Jul 4th, 2008, 10:12 PM	#1
ifariarn Member Location: Connecticut	How about swapping? I too am having the problem with eBay not letting me list one of my handbags for thirty days. It is very frustrating especially because it's the only way I can buy the bag of my dreams. I just purchased a brand new Marc Jacobs stam in indigo worth $1550. My question is this; has anyone thought of actually swapping items with other sellers? I thought of emailing the seller who has the bag that I want and see if she wanted to swap for my new Stam. What do you guys think?

Jul 5th, 2008, 01:29 AM	#2
pursewatch I Hate Counterfeits! Location: Urban Jungle	Send that seller an e-mail, the worse that s/he can say to you is no. Good luck! __________________ I my hubby.

Jul 5th, 2008, 02:55 AM	#4
kimalee Mini Nikki addict Location: CA/MA	I've actually done it twice, but probably wouldn't do it again - you can never really know who you can trust, and waiting for your item is a very stressful time. Unless you both create listings for your items, then I guess that would work. __________________ There's treasure everywhere! kimalee's wishlist RM Navy Nikki RM Chocolate Nikki LV Tate PM Proud Member of the "Nikkilette 10"

Jul 5th, 2008, 03:17 AM	#5
lvgodiva Member	please re-read MP rules __________________ LVGodiva. Last edited by Swanky Mama Of Three; Jul 5th, 2008 at 10:20 AM.

Jul 5th, 2008, 03:23 AM	#6
mjlover1977 happily in love Location: Sydney, Australia	id love a swap type eBay ... ive offered a seller before but alas, no dice. your stam sounds gorgeous BTW, i sure wouldnt swap it if i were you! __________________ my lil bag collection chloe silver silverado LV mono speedy 25 Balenciaga ink shoulder LV Amarante large cles Chloe tan paddington Chanel black mini flap Chanel black lamskin east west Balenciaga black GSH day Prada dark brown cervo lux medium tote miu miu metallic purple small matelasse MBMJ midnight terri Marc Jacobs black quilted banana hobo Marc Jacobs black icey little stam

Jul 5th, 2008, 02:34 AM	#3
RowdyAndPete Sofa King Banned Location: 12 10 Baby!	I've had people ask me to swap for their item. I've never taken them up on the offer but it does happen.

Jul 5th, 2008, 03:09 PM	#7
ladyred Member	Ive done alot of swaps through various sites and think its agreat idea.You should email the woman with the bag-she might say yes,its not like your offering her a $20 bag.

Jul 5th, 2008, 03:16 PM	#8
Barmakianbags Member Location: So Cal Baby!	Ive had a couple people offer to swap a bag of theres for mine on eBay. If the right bag came along with someone who had great feedback. I might be willing to do it. It hasnt happened yet though. __________________ Of all the words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: it might have been

Jul 5th, 2008, 09:11 PM	#9
missisa07 (Isabel) Location: Hawaii	I would do a swap IF the seller were reputable and had a good amount of feedback. I would also feel a bit more comfortable if she (or I guess he) was a member of TPF. Also, this is pretty obvious, but make sure her bag is authentic. That would really blow to trade an authentic Stam for a fake bag. I definitely wouldn't do a swap with someone with little to no feedback. You'd be surprised how flexible some eBay sellers are. I recently asked an eBay seller who listed up something for $200 (+ $25 shipping) starting bid, if she would close the auction and sell it to me for $175 shipped. She said yes! It never hurts to ask, especially since a seller can save $$$ on eBay seller fees (although I guess I think technically that might be against eBay rules? I am not sure). __________________ ^link to my blog!