Trade rates for stamps, bundles, sdm & gc

[nv_jenn]

SDM points is where most people have their differences, It would be nice if there was kind of a medium but we are all entitled to trade them how we want to.

You're coupons tray just leave me wondering, even I don't even know what would be fair to ask.... They are really good coupons!

[cdylan]

It depends on my mood that day haha

[star2009]

Sounds all way confusing for me lol

CentrallyCalm....yes, your newbie bundle was wonderful! It's helping me out quite a bit, both in trading and some for personal savings!

[nv_jenn]

star... CentrallyCalm is awesome, if you have any questions she is always more than happy to help. I can too but with SDM just don't ask me... I like when there are amounts already listed that I can go buy, either I like it or don't.... I hate offering, as I don't know how that trader feels.... Some people are way to high for me but all I have to say is no thanks and thats that, no harm done . Don't hesitate to ask someone.

[scbpooh]

Some ppl are so different when it comes to FPC's and sdm pts. I did a trade the other day where the person only charged me 300 pts per fpc. And there are others Ive seen who, if you figure out what the coupon is worth to the 400=$1 ratio, are trying to charge more than the value on the coupon.

[Jezebel]

yes I know what you mean I traded way too many points/G.C's for bundles only to get them and see some fine prints that the coupons are not valid here / or were expiring soon(my fault I didn't ask)/can't find the product.....I now ask alot more questions before doing larger trades(like over 10,000 points ,$20.00 G.C's), I personally don't think I will do those again......on the other hand scbpooh sticks out the most I have traded a few times for bundles her bundles are so great you can literally turn them around add a bunch more and you have a great train sc'rs will want to ride and it is all ready to go!!!..this is great especially for newbies as you get alot of great coupons in the bundles...didn't mean to hijack the thread LOL....

[carlyincanada]

Great post! Nice to have some guidelines to go by for new people here! Just got my 1st Trade & 1st Train...so helpful in getting me started with savings! TY!

[scbpooh]

yes I know what you mean I traded way too many points/G.C's for bundles only to get them and see some fine prints that the coupons are not valid here / or were expiring soon(my fault I didn't ask)/can't find the product.....I now ask alot more questions before doing larger trades(like over 10,000 points ,$20.00 G.C's), I personally don't think I will do those again......on the other hand scbpooh sticks out the most I have traded a few times for bundles her bundles are so great you can literally turn them around add a bunch more and you have a train ready to go.....didn't mean to hijack the thread LOL....

Aww thank you so much. makes me feel pretty good about what I do around here!

[big-red-dog#2]

Thanks AGAIN to all for you inputs.
The original post is only a guideline remember. Do what works for the trade. A lot of great advice here.

[Chantal444k]

Thanks for this thread, very informative!

[jenlively49]

I always look for this thread, should be made a stickie

[eriluo]

Thanks so much for this helpful thread. Maybe somebody should sticky this?

Great minds think alike! I said that a while back too

[star2009]

i still find this all confusing....
i don't know what to ask...so i usually get whoever i'm trading with to make an offer...but i wanna know if i'm getting ripped off for my value too lol

ahhh well, guess i'll learn in time

Thanks for all the input though everyone

[kerrylj]

Someone asked about the value of aeroplan and I believe it is around $.20 for 25 points. Icoke are worth about $.40-50 depending on what you use to calculate it.

I know I will sometimes ask more than one stamp for the FPCs since some of them are worth $10 or more. One stamp or even 2 stamps are not really an even trade. The one example of that is the flameless candle FPCs I have. At worst to me I can use them and get a refill and 2 batteries that are worth more than $1.20 and even when i sell them at my yardsale I get $3-4 each for them not to mention I am not getting the poitns I would get if I was to buy the item myself.

I will know at times I am willing to trade more for what I want if I have the coupons to trade and it is something I want.

[Divine~Miss~M]

Thanks for posting this. It helps me out.