| You have decided to join the hundreds of | | | | Many sites have the option for you to post |
| thousands, if not millions, of people around the | | | | photos of the items you are swapping. Having a |
| world who are enjoying the benefits of online | | | | photo of your items helps possible swappers get |
| swapping. This could be the start of something | | | | a clearer idea of what you are swapping and its |
| truly good and beneficial for you in the long run. | | | | present condition. When taking the photo, make |
| Your next step now is to take the plunge. But | | | | sure the item is well lit and that there are few |
| how do you do this? This is actually a very crucial | | | | shadows on your photo. Do not make the |
| stage and if you start off on the wrong foot, you | | | | resolution too high that it ill be very hard to upload |
| may get discouraged and decide not to push | | | | the photo on screen or too low that the photo |
| through thereby missing out on a lot of | | | | will look grainy. A resolution between 100 to 200 |
| opportunities. Here are some tips on getting | | | | dpi is usually best for web viewing. |
| started on the right foot with online swapping. | | | | Next, make a list of the things you wish to get |
| Do a little planning. Start off with what you can | | | | out of the swap. Try to gauge the value of what |
| swap. Scrounge for items you can discard that | | | | you are offering and think of items you want that |
| you think still has value for some one else in the | | | | are more or less of the same value. |
| Web. Make a list of the things you plan to swap | | | | Look for a web site that suits you. But for |
| and try to get some information that will make it | | | | starters choose from among the more credible |
| easier or others to get an idea of what you are | | | | sites, meaning the ones that have been around |
| swapping. If possible, list down the name and | | | | for sometime and are still going strong. Ask |
| brand of the item, the item specs if applicable, the | | | | friends and relatives who have tried online |
| date it was purchased (month and year should | | | | swapping for information and get |
| do), and its present condition. For instance, | | | | recommendations on the best websites to try. |
| appliance specs should include if it is 110volts or | | | | When you have already chosen one, register and |
| 220volts input or present condition should state if | | | | start putting in the information of the items you |
| certain parts are missing or if add-ons have been | | | | are swapping. Most sites will ask you categorize |
| included. This is just to make sure that you do | | | | your items for easier searching. Be sure to do |
| not mislead would be swappers who might be | | | | your homework in this area so that you properly |
| interested in your items. | | | | put your items in the right category. This way the |
| Take 1 or 2 pictures of the items you will swap. | | | | right people will see you items. |