Tips for thwarting the rip-off artists?
– demand that the person requesting or initiating the trade send stamps first – email several times to confirm and to get a feeling for the trader – send small quantities the first couple of trades 30 – 50 – always advise when stamps are sent and received and have trading partner do the same – keep a log book of all trading partners: address, email, how contacted. – flag all bad traders and always check new traders against your list for similarities (some of these low lifes make up new names all the time, but are generally from the same area) – ask for references if in doubt. Philatelic associations, etc. – if you get a bad feeling, go with your gut and don’t trade.
