WINNER DECLARED!! Trading tip/Lucky Number RAOK

[SaltWaterFish]

My favorite trading tip~ be specific!Thanks for the chance!

[bowmankm41]

Always put the name of the trade on your envie.

[Jen1]

though taping your envie so it can't be opened is not needed, adding some tape to secure the envie from opening while in transit is helpful :)

[jrobertson911]

Leave feedback promptly....it affects how willing others are to trade with your trade partner as well as notifies the person of shipmen/receiving.

[amylynne01]

jrobertson, you are in my head! No wonder our trades always go smoothly. ;)

Always double check you have the right qs and the right number before saying yes to a trade.

[flower$]

Communication is key in trading....if you don't want to trade (or if you want to see what kind of trades you get before accepting), be considerate and let the other person know as soon as possible.

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This is so true-just a quick reply is considerate-don't just ignore an offer because you are not interested....

[jrobertson911]

It's easier and quicker for me to copy the address I am sending to from the PM into a Word document to print an envelope. It assures that you haven't mis-written anything and avoids messy/quick handwriting.

[$savingmomof4]

When riding trains always send the sort of envie you would like to receive.... try your best to include some q's from your recipients w/l..... even though some trains are potluck... it is a nice surprise to the person receiving the envie to receive some wishes.
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great tips ladies !!!

[jrobertson911]

^^ I couldn't agree more about the trains......I know they're potlucks and all, but really....do you want to receive random crap in your envie?? I stopped riding trains completely b/c of getting so many horrible envies that "technically met" the train rules.

[amylynne01]

Check out a trader iTrader score before agreeing. If it's a new trader, ask that he/she send their end first, and be sure to leave feedback for the newbies so they can join the big kid traders.