Got Scammed :(

[mhk]

This is terrible. So sorry for everyone who has been scammed. Its sad when people do that! How can they sleep at night even???

[mvandekuyt]

So far I've never been burned. Trading can be stressful waiting for envelopes to arrive - especially if you've sent high value items such as fpcs or stamps. I try to remind myself that they are just pieces of paper that will go in the recycling if I don't trade them. I don't view them as money because cash does not have fine print, does not expire and does not get thrown in recycling or used to start a fire. Some may disagree and view them as money and that's ok for you, just not the way I view them. I view coupons as a privilledge and a blessing to share with others as I have been blessed. With this outlook I am not as paranoid about trades going bad. That being said, there are people I have passed on trading with members because something didn't "FEEL" right,or ask to do a local trade or them send first. I still guard my coupons while I am shopping because they are extremely valuable to me. I hope this all works out and you'll find even better coupons down the road. I too check the negative trade listings every once and awhile to keep aware of scams and bad traders. I would love to trade with you sometime! I also have typed up a "trading 101" for anyone interested in starting to trade - just pm me if you would like to see it. Happy deal hunting