Trading

[ckstinson]

Is trading items allowed on eBay? If so how is it done?

[ebooksdiva]

Trading one item for another? No, you can't do that on eBay. 

[fab_finds4u]

You auction or sell items here. No trading. 

[varebelrose]

You make trades using currency as a medium.

Generally speaking, it boils down to this:

Person A trades an item for $ from person B, then uses the $ to trade for something else.

Basic capitalism, with the caveat that eBay gets a slice of every transaction.

[chevymontecarlo88]

Yes, but....

I have traded through Ebay and on other platforms before. Its a little more complicated than a typical trade because you will need to purchase the item from the seller, while having them purchase the trade item from you. Technically its not a "Trade" because you both are making separate purchases which can get complicated if there are any problems/returns.

[janet9988]

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/payment-policies/offers-buy-sell-outside-ebay-policy?id=4272

[chevymontecarlo88]

---

@janet9988 wrote:

https://www.ebay.com/help/policies/payment-policies/offers-buy-sell-outside-ebay-policy?id=4272

---

That is if you take communications/deal off of the Ebay site.

If you both parties (buyers/sellers) purchase and buy/sell (via Ebay), this can work. All communications/sales must be through Ebay.

As stated, it is more complicated because of returns/refunds.

I had a buyer offer me a lower price on an item i was selling. It was lower than i would of taken but after communicating back/forth while viewing their listings they had up, i suggested a mutual buy/sell. TRADE

Because i offered this (not the buyer)  and the buyer had items listed (already had listings and good feedback), i felt like the risk was lower. Looking at the feedback they had and left was also something i looked into.

It is not for everyone and as stated and everyone should understand the risk before accepting the deal.

Proceed with care-