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Trading on pinpics

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I just started trading on pinpics and I was wondering if anyone knew if it was common for people not to respond to you? I'm still waiting for 7 or so people to respond to me. haha.
 
Very common. Most people (myself included) won't respond to a trade request unless they see a possible arrangement that they are interested in working out. My best recommendation: Don't take it personally.

People also won't respond if they don't think the request is a fair one. That's just something to keep in mind as well.
 
I see. I really do make the trades fair, I'm not asking for a jumbo pin for some starter pin, but anyways. Oh ok. Thanks for the info. =]
 
Do keep in mind that there is more to it than jumbo vs regular, rack vs le, etc. Some of the pins on your wants list are high high end pins so even if they are similar to others they may not be equivalent in value.

Also, the thing about trading boosters and hidden mickies via Pinpics, sometimes it just isn't worth it. :( With the scrapper/counterfiet situation the way it is people just don't want to take the risk trading for those over the internet sight unseen. Also, by the time you figure in the postage, sometimes it is just easier and cheaper just to buy the darn thing. :(

It will take some time, but you'll get the hang of it!
 
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I dont respond to most of the request I get because they are just way to out of the ball park and I dont have the patience to explain why what they offered me is a joke. So I just dont respond anymore. Nothing personal but I do get about 20 a day and only one out of the 20 is even a consideration.
 
I agree with both of the posts here. It's actually somewhat of a sore topic with some folks, as there are certain pin traders who won't trade with others who didn't reply to their pinpics requests at some point... Kind of sad, actually.

For me, I try to at least look through that person's other traders before deleting the request and counter-offering if there's something I'm interested in. That is if I'm not too tied up with other things and have the time to do so. Everyone tends to be different though and I salute those who reply to every request they get, but I'm more on Tabbi's side with this. ;-)
 
I can understand all of that. I just started trading and yes I don't have "good" pins but if people don't want to waste their time trading booster pins or really basic pins then they shouldn't put them on their trades list. I'm just frustrated because it feels like I have to invest thousands of dollars before anyone will want to trade with me. I guess I will just have to keep trying.
 
I'm still new to pin trading myself, but I have done a couple of trades via Pinpics. I was actually surprised by the number of responses I did get. I definitely did not expect to hear back from everyone.

I understand why people wouldn't respond if they feel that the trade is unfair or lopsided. However, as a newbie, I appreciate the feedback if a trade seems unfair as I'm still trying to get the hang of it. I try to suggest trades that seem fair but I know I'm still missing the mark some of the time.

I definitely agree that getting started can be frustrating though! It is hard to get a fair trade when you don't have a lot of traders to start out with. I had a good experience trading with Judy (tiggermickey) who helped me acheive a fair trade with her after I suggested one that was skewed in my favor. So if that's any indication, I think trading with other members on here will be a positive experience & I'm looking forward to doing more!

So basically I guess I'm saying "Hang in there!"
 
Brandy714 said:
I'm still new to pin trading myself, but I have done a couple of trades via Pinpics. I was actually surprised by the number of responses I did get. I definitely did not expect to hear back from everyone.

I understand why people wouldn't respond if they feel that the trade is unfair or lopsided. However, as a newbie, I appreciate the feedback if a trade seems unfair as I'm still trying to get the hang of it. I try to suggest trades that seem fair but I know I'm still missing the mark some of the time.

I definitely agree that getting started can be frustrating though! It is hard to get a fair trade when you don't have a lot of traders to start out with. I had a good experience trading with Judy (tiggermickey) who helped me acheive a fair trade with her after I suggested one that was skewed in my favor. So if that's any indication, I think trading with other members on here will be a positive experience & I'm looking forward to doing more!

So basically I guess I'm saying "Hang in there!"
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You're right. I guess I just need to hang in there. Thank you! =]
 
Like others | dont respond to trade requests which are lopsided and the majoirty it get seem to be that way these days its just too timeconsuming. However a good piece of advice is to make use of the message element if you want to open up discussions. Those I tend to respond to.
Jacqui
 
Another way to set up a trade is to go into the"CHATROOM"and kinda get to know others and offer trades if possible
 
I respond to all request out of courtesy, but that's just me. If it's unbalanced, I try to explain that. I also try to make counter-offers if there is something I like on your trades list.

BTW, I have 4 pins you want, but I didn't see anything you have for trade I need. If you have others, PLMK.
 
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