Animal Jam is a socially interactive game which allows players to meet and interact with new friends all the time. Among all the interactive activities, trading is a major exchange among players in Animal Jam gaming community. Trading helps to enrich the gameplay and items players own, however, it also brings potential problems and disputes if it is not handled properly. This guide provides a few important tips on how to process trades and avoid unfair or unwilling transactions.

The first and foremost principle of trading in Animal Jam is to adhere to the in-game trading system. This system is the only officially recognized and guaranteed trading platform where  players can safely conduct deals and transactions. It is highly suggested that players stay alert and refuse to trade outside this system or in other systems without safety guarantee.

Another principle is to make sure your trading and transaction with another player is simultaneous with his trading conduct with you. Namely, players need to make sure that all trading activities take place in real-time bilaterally. Otherwise, players are likely to be in a risky position where they complete the transaction on their side while the other player doesn’t or refuses to complete his, given the situation of scamps and delayed delivery. The bottom line is to protect oneself from trading with any abusive or bullying nature. In that case, players shall not hesitate to report such traders.

Besides, players should be well aware that they are not obliged to trade in the game. Oftentimes, players would receive trading offers from others, while they are not required to respond. It is important to consider two things before taking on any trading offers. The first thing is to think about the fairness of the given deal; at the same time, players should also consider if they want or need the items others are offering. On top of that, players may also keep an eye on the category of items and be careful about those “member-only” objects if they themselves are not members. Trading for such items is wasteful since non-member players have no access to such items.