{Guide} Creating the Perfect Trade Rules

[CalicoWolf]

Very cool. I probably need to redo my rules...

[Jezi]

I agree with all of these guidelines and they are very helpful
The only one I'm not too sure about though is the multiple images one.. In my trade rules I list the pets that I am currently hoarding at the bottom, after my trade rules and as a hint to people what pets on my wishlist I am willing to take more than one of.
These are my trade rules:

My Trade Rules
(I know they're annoying but you'll save your time and my time by following them)
~I don't trade newborns unless I offer (either to you specifically or on the swap thread)
~Growing pets are the same as newborns.
~I am SELFISH I may not have any reason to not trade other than that I like my pet better for whatever reason, you have been warned.
~I'm most likely to take wishlist pets, but I'll consider other fair trades.
~If you give me free pets, expect to be randomly paid back in the future, I like to repay people who are kind to me.
~I may also randomly give you free pets if I see you being generous to other players or I notice it is your birthday (but you probably won't see this first if that ever happens)
I apologize for possibly sounding strict and mean, but it will save you time if you listen to these, thank you.

Currently Hoarding
These little beauties <3

Complete!

Complete!

Unlimited hoard


Unlimited Hoard

Unlimited Hoard

Unlimited Hoard

So... are all of the pet images ok? or should I make a "banner" of sorts with all of them in it?

[sylvre]

I agree with all of these guidelines and they are very helpful
The only one I'm not too sure about though is the multiple images one.. In my trade rules I list the pets that I am currently hoarding at the bottom, after my trade rules and as a hint to people what pets on my wishlist I am willing to take more than one of.
These are my trade rules:

My Trade Rules
(I know they're annoying but you'll save your time and my time by following them)
~I don't trade newborns unless I offer (either to you specifically or on the swap thread)
~Growing pets are the same as newborns.
~I am SELFISH I may not have any reason to not trade other than that I like my pet better for whatever reason, you have been warned.
~I'm most likely to take wishlist pets, but I'll consider other fair trades.
~If you give me free pets, expect to be randomly paid back in the future, I like to repay people who are kind to me.
~I may also randomly give you free pets if I see you being generous to other players or I notice it is your birthday (but you probably won't see this first if that ever happens)
I apologize for possibly sounding strict and mean, but it will save you time if you listen to these, thank you.

Currently Hoarding
These little beauties <3

Complete!

Complete!

Unlimited hoard


Unlimited Hoard

Unlimited Hoard

Unlimited Hoard

So... are all of the pet images ok? or should I make a "banner" of sorts with all of them in it?

I know I'm not the creator of this thread or anything, but may I make a suggestion?
The hoards of yours that are "complete," I would take out of the trading rules.
If they're complete, you don't need them anymore, right? xD

As for your question, I would definitely try and make a banner of sorts.
It's easier -- speaking from personal preference only -- to remember pets if they're closer together.
Sometimes scrolling can be a hassle, and people won't even bother looking at what you like. c:

And maybe -- although this might be annoying -- just try to display your hoards one at a time.
As in, rotate the pets that you're looking for in your trade rules.
Anywhooo ~ that's just my suggestion. <33

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To this thread creator, thank you!
Your suggestion about spacing rules really helped.
Our rules are much easier on the eyes now.
Thank you so much! 8D

[VESTAIS]

I think you should have a little section about trade "stories..." you know, you walk into a room filled with bubblegum and see this one dog and it says hi etc. etc ... I've seen a lot of that annoying people on the trade rant thread as well, and it would probably help if you added something about it.

Anyways, great guide, I'm sure it will help a lot of people! I do hope this gets stickied as well :)

[wickedwolfgirl]

I think you should have a little section about trade "stories..." you know, you walk into a room filled with bubblegum and see this one dog and it says hi etc. etc ... I've seen a lot of that annoying people on the trade rant thread as well, and it would probably help if you added something about it.

Anyways, great guide, I'm sure it will help a lot of people! I do hope this gets stickied as well

Even though there is now the limit, people could still do this. This is definitely worth mentioning.

[Megannator]

@Jezi- I would suggest the banner OR post links to your hoards.
You can do something like, "I Hoard: Pet Name ; Pet Name ; Pet Name" With the Pet Names linked to the picture of the pet you are hoarding. Hope that makes sense XD

I think you should have a little section about trade "stories..." you know, you walk into a room filled with bubblegum and see this one dog and it says hi etc. etc ... I've seen a lot of that annoying people on the trade rant thread as well, and it would probably help if you added something about it.

Anyways, great guide, I'm sure it will help a lot of people! I do hope this gets stickied as well

Hmm, yes, this would certainly be annoying. In trading threads in particular, I think it's ok, but not in the trade rules since people don't want to read through all that rubbish just to find the real rules.

[Eleski]

Someone mind taking a look at my trade rules and seeing if they can find anything that needs fixed? I keep editing them and going over them but I'm still not sure about whether I like them yet.

[lioness99a]

Thanks, this really helped! I'm a newbie and had no idea what good rules looked like.

[Megannator]

Someone mind taking a look at my trade rules and seeing if they can find anything that needs fixed? I keep editing them and going over them but I'm still not sure about whether I like them yet.

Your rules are very neat and organized! Plus, you seem friendly, not threatening.

I think you did a very good job

Thanks, this really helped! I'm a newbie and had no idea what good rules looked like.

Yay! I'm glad this could help you =)

[Mythicwave]

Thank you for writing this. Now I'm going to go edit my trade rules.
Are my trade rules okay? If they aren't, how can I improve them?