Who should send what first in a trade? What is the most common reason why a trade can go wrong?
Usually whoever makes the initial email offer, or whoever privately emails the other user first is obligated to send their part of the deal first, and once received the other party of the deal can reciprocate the trade by sending whatever was originally requested from them or their collection. Yes, this requires alot of communication by both parties. Dont ask for someone to send what he or she has for trade first, that is not the customary way that a trade is done on the BTML. Of course, it is always up to the individual user you are trading with to set the rules before a deal is started. Common sense should tell you to always ask ALL questions first before you begin the process of any trade. Someone who has long established their credibility on the Internet can usually ask for someone to send whatever they have first, but again that is up to whomever you are dealing with. I wouldn’t recommend to anyone to send their whole prized collection because some stranger asks you for it. Be sma
