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StiLLxSearching over 12 years ago | |
Hi everyone, I am new here and I am already wondering if I should stay. My first two attempts at trades ended badly/annoyingly. I don’t really want to call anyone out but here is what happened: One person went back and forth with me for a long time, we were trying to work out a big trade, I even rejected other offers b/c I was holding things for her, then finally when I thought we had it all figured out she was like “nevermind i’m taking a rehash break.” Then another person was watching several of my bras and I had declined an offer at first (b/c of the big trade that ended up not working out anyway!) but I would let her know and she would get first dibs if it didn’t work out … well it didn’t and the next day (like the day after her offer) I tried to trade and she was like “oh I just went shopping for bras, I don’t need them anymore.” I kind of feel like I keep getting screwed, and maybe it’s not worth it to try to work out deals with people because it ends up not working out. Is it normally like this or am I just having bad luck? I realize I’m being kind of choosy (for medical reasons and this is clear on my profile) and also I don’t have many clothes up yet (working on it!) but please tell me it will get better and people will be nicer! I realize stuff happens and things come up, but I haven’t been able to make a single trade happen yet and I’m just discouraged right now and wondering if I ever will :( Also maybe this should be another post, but how do I get more “out there” like how do I let people know I really want to trade and please look at my stuff? Do I just have to message people individually? Thank you all in advance!! Lancaster, PA |
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Erin~Mishelle over 12 years ago | |
Ive been on here since 08 and I just love it. There will always be a few bad apples, but don’t let them deter you from this wonderful site. The other “good apples” of this site are all wonderful ladies that with some of them it has turned into an awesome friendship on and off this site. If someone tells you something tacky, just brush it off and move onto the next because there are tons of other ladies with even better stuff to trade than that person. So keep at it and put your thick skin on. You will be just fine and eventually will be addicted to this site. And on another note, if you wanna get “more out there”, make some friends, talk in forums, message people and tell them about how badass their style is. And if you go into your closet and upload some really nice items then of course you will get a nice response. Remember if you wanna get something really awesome, then you gotta give up something really awesome of yours. No one wants your “ok” item for their awesome item. It’s just clothes, wear it a few times and then rehash for something new. That’s the fun with Rehash. :-P Austin, TX |
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DiggaD over 12 years ago | |
If someone really gets to you, just don’t try to trade with them again. No doubt you’ll find you have a much bigger trading pool available to you once you get more clothes up, and have more karma. Manchester, New Hampshire |
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⤠chanelrox ⤠over 12 years ago | |
It is unfortunate that your first two attempts at trading went kind of off=ish =/ But I’ve been on here for several years, and am glad I have been. I’ve met wonderful people, helped several out with problems, and have gotten some pretty awesome items in the process. If you keep your head up and stay positive, I’m sure you will have some pretty cool trades with amazing people as well! Blanco, TX |
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beka over 12 years ago | |
i concure. i have been on for 2yrs now and though i still have a run in every once in a while with a person/ailty that i don’t care for i just tell them im not interested and move on. one of the great things about reading people’s karma is, if you are uncertain or just curious about anyone you go and read through it. you will get a good idea about them and how they handle their swaps. in fact you can even just jump over and message someone who left them bad karma or said something and get the whole scoop. with hundreds of active members i am sure you will find multiple people you click with and will have lots of great swaps to choose from. once you list more you will probably get lots of offers. we tend to love new folks around here. and while your at it check out the forest too. it is the hub of communication for us chatty ladies and a great way to get in quick! where it is hot and cold in the same season!, |
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BlondieBee over 12 years ago | |
I’ve had several experiences like that…but there are also a lot of very nice, generous, friendly people and (to me at least) that makes up for the rude ones. To get a better sense of who you’re trading with, read their profile very carefully (avoid anyone who seems snobby, rude, flaky, etc.) and read their karma. With the karma, see if people are just leaving them blank or generic karma, or if everyone is raving about how amazing they are. AND do NOT let anyone bully you into accepting unfair offers, or accepting a trade that you aren’t interested in (believe it or not their are people who have tried to do this to me). As for getting more out there, try messaging people that you’re interested in trading with. The best way is to just keep trading because you usually find a few awesome people that you want to trade with over and over again. I think you should give it a little more time, it’s a really fun site. Good luck! :rainbow: YONKERS, NY |