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Buying and Selling (27)
This section will help answer questions about the buy and sell process for SwitchGames.

Getting Started (17)
This section helps new members get familiar with SwitchGames.

Get Trading (9)
This section covers issues dealing with the Trade Tools area of SwitchGames, which includes Wishlist, My Stuff, and SwitchBot.

Community (6)
This section deals with the Community area of SwitchGames, which includes My Profile and Search Members.

Badges (7)
Information about badges and how to earn them.

Manage Trades (4)

Shipping (5)

Account Info (1)

General (5)
Stuff that doesn't fit in any of the other categories.

Fraud and Scams (5)
This area helps users avoid sleazeballs.

Mail Labels (5)
SwitchGames offers shipping to members in the Mail Labels Section

Account Info (2)
This is the member preferences tab

Helpful Tips (2)
This section is a collection of random things that can help you get the most out of SwitchGames.

Verified Membership (2)
This section contains information related to your Verified Membership

SafeTrade (6)
SafeTrade guarantees full coverage in the event your game is lost or stolen in a trade. The $5.95 fee is only paid if your offer is accepted, and the fee includes a pre-paid USPS shipping label with free online package tracking.


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Buying and Selling» All FAQ In This Category
   Can I sell games on SwitchGames?
   Can I sell consoles or accessories on SwitchGames?
   How much does it cost?
   How do I ship a game?
   Why am I required to use the SwitchGames mailing label?
   How do I get paid?
   When do I get paid?
   How do I transfer funds out of my SwitchGames account?
   How long does it take for my check to arrive?
   Why do I need to be a Verified Member to sell games?
   Do I need to be Verified to buy games?
   How much should I sell my games for?
   Do games I list for sale expire?
   Are there any listing fees when I list a game for sale?
   Why does it cost $2 to get my money out?
   Can I withdraw my money via paypal?
   How do I list a game for sale if I have already listed it for trade?
   When I checked the USPS, they had the delivery status as delivered, but I have not yet received payment. When do I get paid?
   What does "Guaranteed Delivery" mean?
   What happens if my purchase doesn't arrive?
   How do I receive my purchase from the seller?
   Can I track my purchase?
   What if the game I bought is broken or doesn't work?
   How much is shipping and handling for game purchases on SwitchGames?
   Can I buy consoles or accessories on SwitchGames?
   If someone wants to buy a game I have for sale, do I need to confirm the transaction? In other words, will I get an Accept or Decline option message on SwitchGames when someone attempts to buy a game? Otherwise, will it just be sold when the user clicks "Buy", and am I immediately obligated to send it out?
   If I sell a game to another member, how quickly do I have to ship my game?
Getting Started» All FAQ In This Category
      Trading» All FAQ In This Category
         Is trading free?
         Can I offer more than one item for something I want?
         Can I trade consoles?
         What is Account Info?
         What can I do to ensure safety of game trades?
         Who do I trade with on SwitchGames?
         Can you offer a trade to someone who has a game you want even if they don't have any of your games on their wish list?
         Do you support international trading. I live in Australia.
         Can I make multiple trade offers on one game? Will it only allow the first accepted offer or would it allow multiple people to accept trades on the one copy I have?
      Searching» All FAQ In This Category
         How do I search for a game?
         Can I search for other members on SwitchGames?
         What if I can't find the game I'm looking for?
      SwitchGames is a Community» All FAQ In This Category
         How do I create a Gamer Page?
         What is the Buddy List?
      Safety on SwitchGames» All FAQ In This Category
         How can I ensure the safety of my game trade?
         Hi, I just received a trade offer from a new member with no feedback and I was just wondering if there was any way to guarantee the safety of my trade. Thanks.
         I've noticed the website is still in Beta. How secure is the credit card information I input when paying for Verified Membership or SafeTrade?
      Buying & Selling» All FAQ In This Category
Get Trading» All FAQ In This Category
      Wishlist» All FAQ In This Category
         What is My Wishlist?
         When you look at the list of people who have the game you want, how do you tell what condition their game is in to tell if you want the trade or not?
      My Stuff» All FAQ In This Category
         What is My Stuff?
         What does it mean when it says "This item not listed"?
         How do I edit "my stuff" entries? I missed checking the box that all are up for trade, but I can't seem to get back into them?
         How do I enable a game for trade?
         I just started and I am unable to find my list of games. Please help
         How do I remove games from My Stuff?
      SwitchBot» All FAQ In This Category
         What is SwitchBot?
Community» All FAQ In This Category
      My Gamer Page» All FAQ In This Category
         What is My Gamer Page?
         What is the difference between the Public and Private profile settings for My Gamer Page?
         How do I view the feedback others give to me?
      Search Members» All FAQ In This Category
         How do I search for members?
      Messages» All FAQ In This Category
         Can I chat with other users?
      Buddy List» All FAQ In This Category
         Can I add my friends to my SwitchGames Buddy List?
Badges» All FAQ In This Category
   Transaction Badge
   Tenure Badge
   Philanthropy Badge
   Ratings Star Badge
   Plus Membership Badge (coming soon)
   Verified Badge
   How do I get a Philanthropy Badge?
Manage Trades» All FAQ In This Category
      Live Transactions» All FAQ In This Category
         What are Live Transactions?
         If I'm in a trade and both me and the other person wants to cancel the trade, how do we do this?
         Both parties have agreed upon a trade, labeled, shipped, and received the games. How do I leave feedback for the guy I traded with?
      Transaction History» All FAQ In This Category
         Where I can I see previous trades I have completed?
Shipping» All FAQ In This Category
   I tried to print a shipping label, but nothing happened. What is wrong?
   Is shipping free?
   Hey I just had a very simple question, i'm kinda new when it comes to shipping stuff to people and my question is can put my game in the mail box or do i have to walk in the postal store and hand it? hope to use this site, so thanks
   Can you offer a trade to someone who has a game you want even if they don't have any of your games on their wish list?
   What if the weight of the package is bigger than 12 oz?
Account Info» All FAQ In This Category
   How do I update my address?
General» All FAQ In This Category
   Why is the envelope blinking?
   Why is the exclamation mark blinking?
   I am experiencing some layout issues in my browser. What should I do?
   Does the system let me know if I have a perfect trade?
   How much USPS postage should I put on an item? Like... how many stamps?
Fraud and Scams» All FAQ In This Category
   How can I avoid scams?
   What happens if I suspect a scam?
   What does it mean when a member's page is "administratively restricted?"
   How long should I wait to leave feedback if I haven't received my game in a trade?
   What can I do to ensure safety of game trades?
Mail Labels» All FAQ In This Category
   What are Auto Labels?
   What is the History / Reprint for?
   I tried to print my mailing label, but nothing happened. What is the problem?
   Can I Buy Postage?
   How much postage should I add?
Account Info» All FAQ In This Category
   What is Account Info?
   I have read the user policy, but I cannot find the privacy policy anywhere. Please point me to this information. I would like to know how Switchgames uses my information.
Helpful Tips» All FAQ In This Category
   What are the SwitchGames best practices and code of conduct?
   What is the best way to do trades on SwitchGames?
Verified Membership» All FAQ In This Category
   How much does it cost?
   What is a Verified Membership?
SafeTrade» All FAQ In This Category
   What are the terms and conditions of the SafeTrade service guaranty?
   How does SafeTrade work?
   How do I make a SafeTrade claim?
   IF MY GAME IS STOLEN OR LOST, WHAT DO I GET IN RETURN AND WHEN? HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO GET MY MONEY OR GAME BACK?
   If I choose to pay for SafeTrade, is there anything I need to do besides print the USPS label, attach it to the package, and send it? Are there any other costs involved in sending the package?
   Does SafeTrade cover the condition of the game you are receiving in a SafeTrade? For instance, if a game was described as being in perfect condition but when it arrived the game disc was scratched or damaged, is that covered?