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Q.
Participating in this section involves risk. What tips do you offer to
help minimize these risks?
A.
To help minimize these risks, we recommend a careful review of our Sharing
Section Tips. You should also review our terms, FAQs, read the items
below, and review all recommendations & cautions on all pages
relating to this section. Unfortunately, however, you may encounter
various problems despite your diligence. Use of this section is at your
own risk.
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Must I have a financial need to request/accept items here?
A.
It is desirable that those who request/accept items in the Give &
Take section [including both those posting request(s) and those
responding to offer(s)] have a financial need. Regular repeat requestors should
have a financial need. Remember that there is a finite number of items
here and those who really need the items may not receive them if those
without a real need obtain them instead.
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How can I request/offer items here?
A.
There are two ways to request/offer items in the Give & Take section
- either by submitting a post or responding to a post. Both are subject
to our terms of use. For more information, review all questions & answers
herein, the sharing
section tips page, the add pages, etc.
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Can you tell me more about an item, offer, or request that appears
here?
A.
No. If you want more information about items, offers, or requests, you may
contact the person offering or requesting the items. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.) even if
information about such transactions is contained on our site (or other
materials of ours) and we do not have special knowledge about the items
(or about those who offer or request them). Information regarding items
/ offers / requests, etc. is provided by users, is not verified, is subject to
change, and may be subjective / inaccurate. We do not endorse /
recommend any submitter / item / offer / request / requestor / offerer,
etc.
We cannot guarantee accuracy of any information. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We do not get involved
in your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
Please do
not contact us for information regarding any items / offers / requests,
etc. which appear
here.
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Have you screened / evaluated the items / item requests / item offers
listed here (or those who list them) and do you endorse them?
A. No.
Information about items, item offers, item requests, submitters,
requestors, offerers, etc. is provided by users, has not been verified, is not comprehensive, may be
subjective / inaccurate, is subject to change, and is not endorsed by us. We do not
endorse / recommend any submitter / item / offer / request / requestor /
offerer, etc. We cannot guarantee accuracy of any
information. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if information about such transactions is contained on our site (or other materials of ours) and we
do not mediate disputes. We have
not screened / evaluated the item requests / item offers and are not responsible for doing
so. Inclusion of items, offers, requests, submitters, requestors,
offerers, etc. does not imply our
endorsement. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
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Do you endorse/recommend any of the items/offers, item requests, submitters,
offerers, or requestors listed here?
A. No.
Information about items, item offers, item requests, submitters,
requestors, offerers, etc. is provided by users, has not been verified,
is subject to change, is not endorsed by us, is not comprehensive, and may be
subjective / inaccurate. We do not endorse / recommend any item, offer,
request, submitter, requestor, offerer, etc. We
cannot guarantee accuracy of any information. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if information about such transactions is contained on our
site (or other materials of ours). Inclusion of items, offers, requests,
submitters, requestors, offerers, etc. does not imply our endorsement. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
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Since an item or a request is listed here, can I be sure that it is not contrary to
the perennial Magisterium?
A. Unfortunately,
no. Information about items, offers, requests, submitters, requestors,
offerers, etc. is provided by users,
has not been verified, is not endorsed by us, is not comprehensive, and may be subjective/inaccurate. We do not endorse/recommend
any item, offer, request, submitter, requestor, offerer, etc. We cannot guarantee accuracy of
any information. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if information
about such transactions is contained on our site (or other materials of
ours). Inclusion of items, offers, requests, submitters, requestors,
offerers, etc. does not imply
our endorsement. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
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I see an item I am interested in. How do I request it?
A.
To request an item, contact the person offering it. Please do not contact
us for information regarding any items which are offered here. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if
information about such transactions is contained on our site (or other
materials of ours). Information regarding offered items is provided by
users, is not verified, is not comprehensive, is subject to change, and may be subjective /
inaccurate. We
do not endorse / recommend any item, offer, request, submitter,
requestor, offerer, etc. We cannot guarantee accuracy of
any information. We do not get involved in your dealings with others or
mediate disputes. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
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How can I be sure that what is stated about an item / offer / request,
etc. is accurate &
truthful?
A. There
is no guarantee that the information provided is accurate or truthful.
Information about items, offers, requests, submitters, requestors,
offerers, etc. is provided by users, has not been verified, is not endorsed by
us, is not comprehensive, is subject to change, and may be
subjective/inaccurate. We do not endorse/recommend any item, offer,
request, submitter, requestor, offerer, etc. We
cannot guarantee accuracy of any information. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if information about such transactions is contained on our
site (or other materials of ours). Inclusion of items, offers, requests,
submitters, requestors, offerers, etc. does not imply our endorsement. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
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Do you guarantee that the item description, condition, details, or any other information
provided regarding any item, offer, or request is accurate?
A. No.
Information about items, offers, requests, submitters, requestors,
offerers, etc. is provided by users, has not been verified, is not endorsed by
us, is not comprehensive, is subject to change, and may be
subjective/inaccurate. We do not endorse/recommend any item, offer,
request, submitter, requestor, offerer, etc. We
cannot guarantee accuracy of any information. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if information about such transactions is contained on our
site (or other materials of ours). Inclusion of items, offers, requests,
submitters, requestors, offerers, etc. does not imply our endorsement. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
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Are item requests or item offers appearing on the site comprehensive?
A. No.
Item requests and item offers are limited in scope and may omit
important details. Information about items, offers, requests,
submitters, requestors, offerers, etc. is provided by users, has not been verified, is not
endorsed by us, is not comprehensive, and
may be subjective / inaccurate. We do not endorse/recommend any item,
offer, request, submitter, requestor, offerer, etc. We cannot guarantee accuracy of any information. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if information about such transactions is contained on our
site (or other materials of ours). Inclusion of items, offers, requests,
submitters, requestors, offerers, does not imply our endorsement. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
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I want to provide a requested item. How do I offer it?
A. To provide a requested item, contact the person who requested it.
Please do
not contact us for information regarding any item requests. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even
if information about such transactions is contained on our site (or
other materials of ours). Information regarding item requests is provided by users,
is not
verified, is subject to change, and may be subjective / inaccurate. We do not
endorse/recommend any submitter / item request / requestor, etc. We cannot guarantee accuracy of
any information. We do not get involved in your dealings with others or
mediate disputes. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
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Is it okay to resell items received?
A.
Items received are for use and should not be
resold. Note: Those who violate our policies may be banned from
future posting on this site (not just this section).
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Is it okay to submit an item offer (or otherwise offer an item) for
another party?
A.
No! No third party offers under any circumstances.
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Is it okay to request items for others?
A.
No third party requests, per se. Do not submit requests
for others (including individuals, organizations, etc.) [either by
submitting an item request(s) for another party or responding to an item
offer(s) for another party]. If another party wants to request an item,
they should submit their own request. Note that you may NEVER
request that an item be sent directly to any other party - however,
if you want to request an item which you will subsequently
(and personally) give to another individual (not an
organization, group, business, etc.), it may be acceptable to
request it here. For more information / requirements regarding
subsequent transfers, see question
below. Do not proceed unless you meet all requirements.
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Is it okay to transfer items received to another party?
A.
First of all, note that you may NOT request that the original
sending party send any item(s) to any other party besides yourself. YOU
must personally deliver any items to the party you wish to transfer them
to. After receiving transferred items, they become yours. Any further
transfers of items are referred to as "subsequent transfers". Subsequent
transfers are solely between yourself and the other party (e.g. the
party to whom the item is to be subsequently transferred to). You may not
involve either the original sending party or us in any subsequent
transfer. By engaging in any action in any way related to any subsequent transfer(s) (including
requesting an item intended for another, offering an item to
another person, giving away an item, contacts / correspondence about an
item to be given to another, etc.), you agree
to take full responsibility / liability for all transfer(s)
and all consequences / outcomes, etc. of all parties, without
limit, and without recourse to any other party. If you do not want - or
cannot afford - such liability, you should not participate. Note that you should not
request items in sharing sections for the purpose of transferring them
to any organization / business / group, etc. If you request items with
the intention of distributing them to another individual, you should (as a
courtesy) notify the original sending party that you intend to further
distribute the item (without providing any personal details of any
party). For example, on the "Add Item Request" page, select
the appropriate option in the "Needed for" field (i.e. self,
relative / friend, other). Note that you should
carefully inspect / verify all items before engaging in any subsequent
transfer(s) and take all other appropriate precautions. You should also
carefully remove any ownership markings of the original sender (including
any postal information on any packaging) and you should be certain that your
intended recipient can receive/utilize the item lawfully. Remember also
that if there is a problem with the item, you agree that you alone may be held
personally liable for all consequences / damages, etc. We are not a party to
your transfers and do not mediate disputes. As indicated, by using this
site, you agree to hold us harmless for all consequences - direct or
indirect - which may occur as a result of use of this site (or other
materials), regardless of their nature. If you do not want to take such
risks (or cannot afford to), you should not participate. Use of this
site is at your own risk. Reminder: By engaging in any action whatsoever
in any way related to any subsequent transfer(s), you indicate agreement to all our
terms. Note: Other restrictions may apply. All requests, offers,
transfers, subsequent transfers, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc. are subject to any applicable laws. If you do not
properly meet all requirements, do not proceed.
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Where can I find more guidelines concerning submissions?
A.
For additional guidelines regarding submissions, try the add pages (Want
/ Share). Note: Also see the Sharing
Section Tips page.
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My business has extra t-shirts, hats, etc. that we don't need - may I
offer them here?
A.
You may offer the items here if they are plain. If they contain
advertising (logos, slogans, etc.), you should not offer them
here. This section is not for advertising or promotion. Instead,
consider inexpensive advertising in the commercial
sections of this site (e.g. place a Sales & Specials
"Free Offers" ad).
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I am an individual with extra t-shirts, hats, etc. that I don't
need - may I offer them here?
A.
You may offer the items here if they are plain. If they contain
advertising, you should not offer them here. If you desire, you
may offer them in the commercial
sections of this site (e.g. inexpensive Classified
ads).
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Is it acceptable to request / obtain items and then donate them to
charity?
A.
Items received are for use, not for donating. If the individual who sent
the item to you wished it to be donated to a charity, they could have
done that directly (and maybe received a tax deduction). You should
not request an item if you do not intend to use it. Those who violate our
policies may be banned from future posting on this site (not just this
section).
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I received an item, but I don't like it - may I put it back on the site
to offer to others?
A.
This is a tricky question. You don't want to offend the person who sent
the item to you, but you don't want to waste the item. Perhaps you might
be able to find someone who can use the item personally (if it is a
suitable item)? For more information/requirements
regarding subsequent transfers, click
here.
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May I offer a large number of items in one post?
A.
If you have a large quantity of items to share, you may indicate this in
your post (in the quantity field). You may distribute the items
individually even though they appear together in a single post. Note
that if you are offering a large quantity of items, we may request proof
or a sample of the item (but we are not required to do so). Also note
that you should not offer items which contain advertising
slogans, logos, etc. (See questions above)
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When I send someone an item, may I include additional literature or other
materials?
A.
No! Do not include any additional literature or other
materials when you send items. This section is not for sales / promotion
/ marketing, etc. Those who violate our policies may be banned from
future posting on this site (not just this section).
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I never received the item, even though I sent an advance shipping
prepayment
- what should I do?
A.
We regret that this may occur and remind you that use of this site
involves various risks. To resolve the problem, you may attempt to work
it out with the other party. As applicable, you may seek legal remedies. Remember that we are not a
party to your transactions and do not mediate disputes. You are solely
responsible for all consequences of your transactions.
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I received the item, but it was not as expected - what should I do?
A.
We regret that this may occur and remind you that use of this site
involves various risks. If there is a problem, you may attempt to work
it out with the other party. Remember that use of this site is at
your own risk. We do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible
for all consequences of your transactions.
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Who is the "Submitter"? Who are "users"?
Who is the offerer / sender / transferor / giver / provider, etc.? Who
is the requestor / receiver / transferee / recipient, etc.?
Who is the "other party"?, Etc. Which is the responsible
party?
A.
The term "submitter" refers to the person who submitted a
post. The term "user" (or "users" or
"participant" or "participants" or
"you"/"your" or "visitors" or
"visitor" or "individual" or "individuals"
or "person" or "persons", etc.) refers to
individual(s) using this site (or related materials) and to those who are in
any way connected with use of this site (or related materials). The terms
"offerer", "sender", "transferor",
"giver", "provider", etc. may be used interchangeably and
refer to those offering - or who may indicate to be offering - item(s), whether
or not they actually transfer any item(s) [or offer to transfer any
item(s)]. The terms "requestor", "receiver",
"transferee", "recipient", etc. may be used interchangeably
and refer to those who may be requesting item(s), whether or not they actually
receive (or
request) any item(s). Note that the terms "offerer",
"requestor", "sender", "receiver",
"recipient", "transferee", "transferor",
"giver", "provider", etc. are broad
terms which apply
whether a user submits a post(s) or responds to a post(s), and they
apply regardless of the nature of any post/response (e.g. they apply
even to any "fake" / "pretend", blank, etc.
posts/responses - or any other improper post/response), and they apply
regardless of whether
or not any item(s) are ever offered/requested/sent/received, etc. The term "other party" (or "other
parties") may refer to the other party(ies) involved or to the
responsible party (e.g. the requestor / submitter / offerer, etc.). The term
"applicable party" [or "applicable parties" or
"party(ies)", etc.] refers
to the appropriate party in the context of the item in question. All terms
above may be expressed in upper or lower case letters. Note that the various terms (e.g.
offerer, sender, requestor, receiver, transferor, giver, provider, transferee,
recipient, etc.) apply to both those who submit post(s) and to those who respond to
post(s).
(Note: 'Item requests' may be referred to as 'requests' or 'request' and 'item offers'
may be referred to as 'offers' or 'offer' or 'items' or 'item'). The terms "other party" / "applicable
party" / "submitter"/ "requestor" /
"offerer" / "user" / "sender" / "transferor"
/ "giver" / "provider" / "receiver" /
"transferee" / "recipient" / "participant" /
"visitor" / individual / person, etc.
(whether singular or plural) NEVER refer to us. Each user is responsible for himself / herself. Some
users (e.g. offerers / requestors / submitters, etc.) may be held responsible
/ liable for
others. We are NOT responsible / liable for ANY individual(s) / user(s) / requestor(s) / submitter(s) /
visitor(s) / offerer(s) / sender(s) / transferor(s) / giver(s) / provider(s) / receiver(s) / transferee(s)
/ recipient(s) / participant(s) / person(s), etc. As indicated, by
using this site, you indicate agreement to all our terms. Note: For more assistance with the terms "requestor" and
"submitter", see
question below. For assistance with the terms "transactions", "transfers",
"offers", "requests", etc., click
here.
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What is the difference between the "Requestor" and the
"Submitter"?
A.
As indicated above, the term "requestor" refers to those who
may be requesting item(s) while the term "submitter" refers to
a person who actually submitted a post. The requestor and the submitter
may be the same (e.g. when a person submits an item request, he/she is
both the requestor and the submitter), just as the offerer and the
submitter may be the same (e.g. when a person submits an item offer,
he/she is both the offerer and the submitter). One responding to an
offer is also called a "requestor" (just as one responding to
a request is also called an "offerer").
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The other party sent the wrong item (or nothing
at all). What should I do?
A.
We regret that this may occur and remind you that use of this site
involves various risks. If there is a problem, you may attempt to discuss
the matter with the other party. Remember that use of this site is at
your own risk. We do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible
for all consequences of your transactions.
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How can I be sure that the other party will send the item they are
offering?
A.
Unfortunately, you may never be sure that the other party will live up
to their offers. They may send no item, they may send a different item,
etc. We cannot guarantee that problems will not occur and we do not mediate
disputes. Remember that use of this site is at your own risk.
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Are there any types of items I shouldn't offer or request here?
A.
We recommend that you refrain from offering/transferring/requesting,
etc. items which
are one-of-a-kind, sentimental, costly to replace, etc. You should not
transfer any items you can't afford to lose. And, of course, prohibited
items should never be requested or transferred (e.g. anti-Catholic
items, immoral items, cash, chemicals, weapons, pharmaceuticals,
controlled substances, illegal items, dangerous / hazardous items,
distasteful items, medical / legal / financial / sexual / political
items, etc.).
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May I request an advance shipping prepayment or a shipping reimbursement in cash?
A.
No. Do not ask for shipping reimbursements or advance shipping
prepayments in cash. Shipping prepayments / reimbursements should be in
the form of a check or (preferably) private money order denominated in U.S.
currency.
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The sender requires an advance shipping prepayment or a shipping reimbursement in cash. What
should I do?
A.
You should not provide an advance shipping prepayment or a
shipping reimbursement in cash. You may notify the other party that it
is a violation of our terms to ask for a
cash shipping prepayment / reimbursement. Those who violate our policies
may be banned from future posting on this site (not just this
section).
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What should I do if the other party requests a large (or excessive)
shipping reimbursement/prepayment?
A.
If a large (or excessive) shipping reimbursement / prepayment is
requested, you should not
agree to the transfer. Do not send a large (or excessive)
shipping reimbursement / prepayment.
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Can you guarantee that the item I received is "safe"?
A.
No. We do not guarantee that any item is "safe". Participation
in all transfers is at your own risk. Remember that we are not a party
to your transactions and do not mediate disputes.
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After I requested/sent an item, I received anti-Catholic materials from
the other party. What
should I do?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all transfers involve risk.
Should you experience problems, you may notify law enforcement
authorities or seek
other legal remedies (as applicable). Remember also that we are not a party
to your transactions and do not mediate disputes. You are solely
responsible for all consequences of your transactions.
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I once requested an article of clothing and now I receive ads for
clothing sales. What can I do?
A.
Unfortunately, we cannot stop others from misusing your information.
That's why we recommend a cautious approach to all personal information,
including e-mail addresses. For considerations and tips regarding
including your e-mail address with posts, click
here. Also, be sure to review all applicable questions regarding
e-mail addresses on this page. You may also wish to report abuses to law
enforcement authorities (as applicable).
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I mentioned that I was having financial difficulties and now I get all
sorts of e-mail offering credit. What should I do?
A.
Remember that you should not include personal details for reasons such
as this. Unfortunately, we cannot stop others from misusing your
information. That's why we recommend a cautious approach to all personal
information, including e-mail addresses. For considerations and tips
regarding including your e-mail address with posts, click
here. Also, be sure to review all applicable questions regarding
e-mail addresses on this page. You may also wish to report abuses to law
enforcement authorities (as applicable).
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I have (or want) a rare, one-of-a-kind, antique, etc. item. Should I
offer (or request) it here?
A.
No. We recommend that you refrain from offering items which are rare,
one-of-a-kind, sentimental, antique, hard-to-find, costly to replace,
etc. You should not transfer any items you can't afford to lose.
Also, one-of-a-kind, rare, antique, etc. items should not
be requested here. (Instead, consider purchasing an inexpensive ad in a
commercial
section of this site - e.g. Classifieds
"Wanted" Ad.)
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Do you monitor the items/offers/requests, etc. listed on this site?
A.
We do not monitor the items, offers, requests, submitters,
requestors, offerers, etc. on this site and we cannot guarantee
that any posts are accurate or truthful. We do not guarantee or
recommend any item, offer, request, submitter, requestor, offerer, etc. Note that we may - but are not required
to - subject posts to a review process to weed out items which
appear to be questionable. This process is not full-proof. Use of this
site is at your own risk.
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May I place restrictions on the use of items I give?
A.
The terms of all transfers are up to the individuals involved and are
governed by any applicable laws. You are free to place any applicable
restrictions on your offers in accordance with the law. We are not a party to your transactions
and we do not mediate disputes. You should be aware that those who receive
items may not adhere to your restrictions.
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Must I give my item to the first person who requests it?
A.
We do not require you to give items to any particular individual (unless
required by law). If you chose 'First Requestor', this does not
necessarily mean that you must give the item to the very first person
who contacted you about it. You determine the person to give the item to
(in accordance with the law). Remember that we are not a party to your
transfers and we do not determine who should receive your items. The
terms of all transfers are up to the individuals involved and are
governed by any applicable laws. Please do not contact us regarding the
distribution of your items.
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Q.
I originally said that I wanted my item to go to an elderly person, but
I was contacted by a young person who needs the item. Must I give the
item to an elderly person?
A.
You are free to change your offer (unless prohibited by law). The terms
of all transfers are up to the individuals involved and are governed by
any applicable laws. We do not require you to give items to any
particular individual - you determine the person to give items to (in
accordance with the law). Remember that we are not a party to your
transfers and we do not determine who should receive your items.
Therefore, please do not contact us regarding the distribution of your
items.
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I originally said that I would not require shipping reimbursement, but
then I found out it would cost a lot to mail the item. Can I now request
shipping reimbursement?
A.
If you indicated that you would not charge for shipping, you should live
up to the terms of your original offer. If you were uncertain regarding
shipping costs, you should have selected "maybe" rather than
"no". You must not promise free shipping and then try to
charge someone for shipping. Note that we cannot honor requests
to make changes to any posts which appear on the site. Those who
misrepresent their offers may be banned from future posting on this site
(not just this section). [Note:
If the shipping cost proves to be a hardship, you may want to consider canceling
your offer. See question
below.]
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How can I make a change to my offer/request?
A.
Sorry, we cannot honor requests to make changes to any posts. If your needs / preferences / terms, etc. have
changed, you may change or cancel your offer/request by notifying
interested parties that your offer/request has been changed or rescinded
(unless prohibited by law). Do not notify us of your decision! Note that
you should not post here unless you are certain of your needs /
preferences / terms, etc. Those who misrepresent their requests/offers -
or those who frequently change/rescind their offers/requests - may be
banned from future posting on this site (not just this section).
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I changed my mind and no longer wish to offer my item. What should I do?
A.
You should not offer items here unless you are sure you wish to give
them away. If you change your mind and choose to cancel your offer,
you may do so by notifying interested parties that your offer has been
revoked (unless prohibited by law). Do not notify us of
your decision! Remember that we cannot honor requests
to make changes to any posts. Note that if you frequently revoke offers, you may be
banned from future posting on this site (not just this section).
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I changed my mind and no longer want to request an item. What should I do?
A.
You should not request items here unless you are sure you wish to
receive
them. If you change your mind and choose to cancel your request,
you may do so by notifying interested parties that your request has been
revoked (as allowed by law). Do not notify us of
your decision! Remember that we cannot honor requests
to make changes to any posts. Note that if you frequently revoke requests, you may be
banned from future posting on this site (not just this section).
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I have shipped / cancelled / revoked my offer or request (or it has
expired), but it still appears on the
site. What should I do?
A.
Posts may appear on the site for any amount of time, even if the item is
no longer available or needed (for general
timetable information, click here). Therefore, we recommend that you include a
"final date" in the applicable field to notify users not to
contact you after that date. Unfortunately, however, there is no
guarantee that you will not be contacted after that time. Note that we
cannot honor requests to remove posts which are no longer applicable.
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I want something that appears on the site, but the submitter tells me
that the
offer has been revoked or the item has already been given away. Why does
the offer still appear?
A.
Posts may appear on the site for any amount of time, even if the item is
no longer available (for general
timetable information, click here). Note that the submitter may have included a
"final date" (also called "End Date") and should not
be contacted after that date even if the post still appears on the site.
Please note that we cannot honor requests to remove offers which are no
longer applicable.
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I want to provide a requested item, but the requestor tells me
that he/she has revoked the request or has already received the item. Why does
the request still appear?
A.
Posts may appear on the site for any amount of time, even if the item is
no longer needed (for general
timetable information, click here). Note that the submitter may have included a
"final date" (also called "Needed By" date) and should not
be contacted after that date even if the post still appears on the site.
Please note that we cannot honor requests to remove posts which are no
longer applicable.
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What does the date "00/00/00" mean?
A.
If "00/00/00" appears in the "final date" (or
"Needed By" or "End Date") field, this indicates
that the submitter may not have provided a final date.
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How can I determine what date to put in the "final date" field
if I am uncertain about how long it might take to give an item away (or
receive it)?
A.
On this, you must use your best judgment. How popular do you think your
item will be (or how hard to find)? How narrow is your
"required/preferred recipient" category (for item offers)? How
long are you willing to deal with correspondence regarding this post? We
recommend earlier rather than later dates in most cases.
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I am still contacted about my offer or request even though the "final
date" has passed. What should I do?
A.
Unfortunately, you may be contacted even though the "final
date" has passed. At your option, you may choose to ignore or
respond to the correspondence. We recommend that you send a short note -
e.g. "the 'final date' has passed and I should not be contacted
after this date" - in order to encourage users to honor these
dates.
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May I offer or request a large value item here?
A.
This section is designed for low cost items only. If you are
looking for (or want to share) a large value item, consider placing an
inexpensive ad in a
commercial
section of this site (e.g. a "Wanted" ad in the Classifieds
section).
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May I request or offer cash here?
A.
No! No requests (or offers of) cash or cash equivalents
(including postage stamps, food stamps, etc.).
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May I request or offer food here?
A.
Generally no. However, some food items may be allowable (as permitted by
law). (Note that any food items should be tamper-proof, non-perishable,
vegetarian, new, not past expiration dates, provided by reputable U.S.
suppliers, etc.) Please avoid
all offers of and requests for food! If you have food to share or
are in need of food, you should contact your local Catholic church or
appropriate charity/agency for assistance. This section is not
designed for assistance with food items.
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May I request or offer medical supplies here?
A.
Sorry, no requests for or offers of medical supplies.
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How much can I deduct on my taxes for items I send?
A.
Most likely, your transfers are not deductible. The IRS
may require that items be donated to qualified charities to be eligible
for a tax deduction. For assistance with tax matters, consult a
qualified tax professional.
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Are items I receive taxable?
A.
The value of items received may be taxable. Note that you are
responsible for any taxes due in connection with your transactions
(including requests/offers, transfers, sending/receiving, expense
reimbursements, etc.). For assistance with tax matters, consult a
qualified tax professional.
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Are items given as gifts considered "gifts" for tax purposes?
A. Not
necessarily. For assistance with tax matters, consult a qualified tax
professional.
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My item offer or item request did not appear on the site. Why not?
A.
There are a variety of reasons that offers and requests may not
appear on the site. Reasons include (but are not limited to): too many
of same items already offered or requested, offer/request has not
yet been processed, offer/request does not meet guidelines,
technical difficulties, offer/request seems questionable, user has
been blocked from posting, space considerations, etc. Note that if your
offer/request does not appear, it does not necessarily
mean that your post was unacceptable. Remember that we do not guarantee
that any particular submission will appear on the site. There are a variety of reasons why
a valid post may not appear. If your post does not appear, do NOT
resubmit. [Note: Please
note that long processing delays in this section are not unexpected.]
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My post disappeared from the site even though I still have the item to
give away (or I still need the item). What should I do?
A.
To keep content fresh, records may disappear at any time. For general
timetable information, click here.
If your post no longer appears, do NOT resubmit it. If you still wish
your offer or request to appear, consider placing an inexpensive ad
in a commercial
section of this site (e.g. Classified
Ad). Or, contact your Catholic church or a good Catholic charity for
assistance.
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May I send items to you to distribute?
A.
No! Do not send any items to us. Any items received may be refused or
discarded. [Note: We may accept qualified Catholic books for our
'lending library'. For more
information, click
here.]
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I have a book to give away - may I offer it here?
A.
No. Do not offer printed materials here. [Note: Catholic books may
be shared in the Catholic Book
Review & Exchange section.]
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I have a book on tape to give away - may I offer it here?
A.
No. Do not offer reading materials here (even if they are not in printed
format). [Note: Printed Catholic books may
be shared in the Catholic Book
Review & Exchange section.]
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I am looking for a certain book - may I request it here?
A.
No. Do not submit requests for printed materials here. [Note: Catholic books may
be shared in the Catholic Book
Review & Exchange section.]
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Someone requested my item, but indicated
that they have no financial need - do I have to give
it to them?
A.
We do not require you to give items to any particular individual (unless
required by law). Items are yours and you may determine who to give them
to (in accordance with the law). Remember that we are not a party to
your transfers and we do not determine who should receive your items.
The terms of all transfers are up to the individuals involved and are
governed by any applicable laws. Please do not contact us regarding the
distribution of your items.
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Why might someone choose "maybe" regarding shipping reimbursement?
A. Users
may choose "maybe" regarding shipping reimbursement for a
variety of reasons. For example, they may not know how much a certain
item will cost to ship or they might not know if they will have the
funds to ship the item by the time they would need to do so. Users might
safely assume that "maybe" will probably mean "yes".
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An item's condition is described as "adequate". Does that mean it works well?
A.
Information about the item's condition is provided by users and is
generally subjective. You may wish to contact the submitter for more
specifics regarding the condition of items. Unfortunately, however, you
should remember that any descriptions provided may not be accurate.
Remember also that we are not a party to your transfers and do not mediate
disputes. We do not guarantee the condition of any item. Please do not
contact us regarding the condition of any item.
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Do you guarantee that any item works or functions properly?
A.
No. We do not guarantee that any item works, functions properly, or
anything else concerning any item. Information about items, offers,
requests, submitters, requestors, offerers, etc. is provided by users and has not been
verified, is not comprehensive, is subject to change, may be
subjective/inaccurate,
and is not endorsed by us. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We do not
inspect/verify items (or evaluate submitters/offerers/requesters) and are not
responsible for doing so. Inclusion of items, offers, requests,
submitters, requestors, offerers, etc. does not imply our endorsement. If you want more information
about items (or item requests), you may contact the person offering (or
requesting) them. Unfortunately, however, you should remember that any
information provided may not be accurate. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if information
about such transactions is contained on our site (or other materials of
ours), and we do not have special knowledge about items / offers /
requests / submitters / requestors / offerers, etc. or guarantee the condition of any item. We cannot guarantee accuracy of
any information. We do not endorse/recommend any submitter, item, offer,
request, requestor, offerer, etc., and we do not mediate disputes. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
Please do not contact us regarding the condition of items
listed.
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I am uncomfortable about paying upfront for shipping. What if I never
receive the item?
A.
You are absolutely right to be concerned about this matter. As
indicated, use of this site involves risks. It is quite possible that
you may pay in advance for shipping and never receive the item. That's
one reason we recommend extra caution and prudence with regard to this section.
Remember that we cannot guarantee that you will receive the item or
guarantee anything else about the transaction (or the sender) and we do
not mediate disputes. Proceed at your own risk. [Note: Be sure to review
the sharing section tips before deciding whether or not to proceed with
transfers.]
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I gave something away to someone who claimed to be disabled and later found out
that the individual was perfectly healthy - what should I do?
A.
Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee that any users are who or what they
claim to be. Proceed at your own risk. [Note: It might be
helpful to assume that the person was disabled at the time or possibly
distributed the item to a disabled person.] If you desire to pursue
the matter further, you may contact the appropriate authorities
to discuss any legal options (as applicable).
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When I agreed to pay for shipping, I was asked for credit card information. What should I do?
A.
You should NEVER provide any credit card information in
connection with items listed in the Give & Take section. You may
notify the other party that it is a violation of our terms to ask for such information. Those who violate
our policies may be banned from future posting on this site (not
just this section).
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The person who is sending/requesting an item wants all sorts of personal
information. What should I do?
A.
This should be considered a 'red flag'. If you are being asked for too
much information, you should seriously consider whether or not to
proceed with the transfer. We strongly recommend a cautious approach
regarding all personal information. You should NEVER
provide your social security number, mother's maiden name, driver's
license number, identification numbers, children's names, pet's name,
etc. Remember also that personal information sent via e-mail may be
insecure. The person asking for the information may be requesting it to
see if you are really who you say you are or, the person may be
attempting to acquire personal information for improper - and possibly
harmful - purposes. If you are being asked for too much information,
you should strongly reconsider the transfer. NEVER
provide any personal information beyond what is necessary and proper. By
giving any personal information, you may put yourself and your
loved ones in danger. Proceed at your own risk. For additional tips and
considerations, click
here.
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If I am requesting (or offering) an item, should I provide my home or work
address?
A.
Where possible, we recommend not providing any address. If you
must provide an address, you should independently research the other
party before providing them with this (or any other personal)
information. To help protect your personal information, we recommend
using a P.O. Box rather than a street address. Even so, providing of any
address (even a P.O. Box) involves risk and you may receive unwanted
communications and/or be subject to other unwanted items (including
personal visits, anti-Catholic literature, harassment, encounters with
those who have an intent to harm or deceive, etc.), and/or others may
use your information in ways unsuitable/harmful to you. If you
choose to provide a home or work address, the decision of which one to
provide is up to you. Before you do so, you should carefully consider
whether any unwanted communications or other items are likely to be more
harmful at home or at work. Remember that participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) may be dangerous. Proceed
at your own risk. If you do not want to - or cannot afford to - take
such risks, you should not participate.
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If I conduct advance research, use a P.O. Box and a special e-mail account, and I don't give away any
personal information, am I fully protected from the dangers which may
occur with regard to transactions (including transfers, correspondence /
contacts, etc.)?
A.
Unfortunately, no. While these are important steps to take to minimize
risks, there is no guarantee that all risks will be eliminated.
Unfortunately, no steps you take, no matter how diligent, can protect
you from all risks related to transactions. Remember that you agree to
assume all risks, whether foreseen or not, related to all transactions arising from the use of this site (or other
materials) [including contacts / correspondence (with and from others),
transfers, etc.], without limit, and that you agree to hold us
harmless for all consequences - direct or indirect - which may occur as a result of use of this
site (or other materials), regardless of their nature. If you do not want to take such risks (or cannot afford to), you
should not participate. Use of this site is at your own risk.
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I gave something away and later found out that the individual I gave it
to resold it
or donated it for a tax deduction - what should I do?
A.
Remember that you did a kindness and that God knows what occurred both
on your end and on the other party's end. We trust that God will both
reward your good deed and hold the other party accountable if they
abused your kindness. Unfortunately, however, here on earth, we cannot
prevent this from occurring. We recommend that you give the other person
the benefit of the doubt and offer the event up in reparation for sins.
In the future, you may wish to take additional steps to prevent abuses.
Remember that use of this site is at your own risk and that we do not mediate
disputes. While we counsel forgiveness, the law may provide you with
additional remedies if you seek to pursue the matter further. If so,
you do so at your own expense. We are not a party to your dispute.
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I found out that the person I gave an item to requested it for someone
else. Is that okay?
A.
It may be. First of all, when sending item(s), you should verify that
you are sending them directly to the requestor and that the requestor is capable of receiving/utilizing them lawfully (no minors!). Do NOT
send your item(s) to any other
party. Secondly, if a requestor is seeking your item for another
person, they should (as a courtesy) notify you that they intend to give
the item away after they receive it from you. You should note that items you send become the property
of the other party and may be further transferred by them (even if they
do not notify you of their decision to do so). You should consider
carefully removing any ownership markings / postal information, etc.
before sending items to protect your information, and you also should be
cautious about any information on the packaging (e.g. postal
information) which may be subsequently transferred to other party(ies).
Remember that we are not a
party to your transactions (including all transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if
information about such transactions is contained on our site (or other
materials of ours), and we do not mediate disputes. We are not
responsible for any outcome / consequence / effect, etc. - whether direct or
indirect - of any transaction whatsoever (including all transfers,
offers, requests, sending, receiving, contacts / correspondence, etc.).
You are solely responsible for all consequences of your transactions.
All requests / offers / transfers, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc. are subject to any applicable laws. All
participation is at your own risk. Reminder: by using this site, you
indicate agreement to all our terms.
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What happens if someone is caught abusing this section in any way?
A.
If we know or suspect that someone is abusing this section (or this
site, or users of this site, etc.) in any way, we may prohibit them from
posting in any section of this site (but we are not required to). We may
also publish / disseminate any information we have obtained regarding
this individual as we deem appropriate/helpful and work with law enforcement
authorities for prosecution. Should we restrict your use of this site,
you have no recourse (even if you are innocent). All actions taken are
at our sole option and we do not need to demonstrate or prove your guilt
or provide any cause whatsoever for our actions. We do not need to
notify you of our actions or acknowledge your correspondence in any way.
If we do not take any action [or if we take what may be deemed
"inadequate" action(s)], we cannot be held responsible/liable, even
if it can be shown that certain action(s) could have/would have reduced,
eliminated or otherwise mitigated damages of any party. We are not
required to act on or acknowledge any information / complaint / warning
/ request / notice,
etc. regarding
any individual / item / request / offer / submitter / requestor / offerer /
organization / group / post / use of this site, etc. (without limitation).
By
using this site, you agree to all our terms.
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I once gave something away and now the person I gave it to keeps asking
me for other items. What should I do?
A.
We recommend that you refer the person to a good Catholic charity for
assistance.
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I gave an item away, but I feel the person I gave it to is extremely
inconsiderate or ungrateful. What do you recommend?
A.
In cases like this, we think it's best to reflect on times where you may
have been ungrateful to God or to others. Then, offer the experience up
in reparation. Remember that you did a kindness and now have an
opportunity to make the good work even more pleasing to the Lord!
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I have responded to an offer or request in this section, but the other party
is not responsive to my e-mail. What should I do?
A.
First of all, remember that individuals may check their e-mail accounts
infrequently (especially if they have a special account for use on a
single site like this one). Also, e-mails may get lost, accidentally
deleted, filtered out, etc. Or, persons may be inundated with e-mail and
may not be able to respond to each one, or their e-mail address may have
changed. You may wish to send a follow up e-mail.
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I wanted a particular item and have since received it, but I keep
receiving offers for it. What should I do?
A.
Please be courteous and thank the generous individuals who are offering
to help you. Then notify them that you have already received the item.
Remember that item requests may appear on the site for any amount of
time, even if the item is no longer needed. Therefore, we recommend that
you include a "final date" in the applicable field to notify
users not to contact you after that date. Unfortunately, however, there
is no guarantee that you will not be contacted after that time. Note
that we cannot honor requests to remove posts which are no
longer applicable.
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May I sell or buy items here?
A.
No! This section is not for the selling or buying of items. (If you want
to sell or purchase items, try the commercial
sections of this site.) Note: Those who violate our policies
(e.g. by attempting to buy/sell items here) may
be banned from future posting on this site (not just this section).
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Who is responsible if problems occur as a result of my use of this
site?
A.
You are responsible for all problems which may occur. Use of this site
is at your own risk. Click
here for important information & for tips which may be helpful
in mitigating some of these risks. Note that we do not mediate disputes.
Also remember that you agree to assume all risks, whether foreseen or
not, related to transactions (including all transfers, contacts /
correspondence, etc.) arising from
use of this site (and related materials), without limit, and that you agree to hold us
harmless for all consequences / damages / etc. - direct or indirect - which may occur as a result of use of this
site, regardless of their nature.
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Can you guarantee that the person I give an item to (or receive an item from) is who they say they are?
A.
Unfortunately, no. Information about requestors / submitters / offerers,
etc. has not been verified
and is not endorsed by us. We do not endorse/recommend any
requestor / submitter / offerer / individual, etc and cannot guarantee accuracy of any information. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if information about such transactions is
contained on our site (or other materials of ours) and we do not mediate
disputes. Inclusion of a requestor / submitter / offerer / item /
request / offer, etc. does not imply our endorsement. Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
If you can't afford to - or don't want to - take
such risks, you should not participate.
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How can I be sure that the other person really needs what they are requesting?
A.
Unfortunately, you may never be sure that a particular individual is
actually in need of any particular item. Regrettably, there is always a
risk that individuals who are not in need will take advantage of the
generosity of others. Information about items, offers, requests,
submitters, requestors, offerers, etc. which appears here has not been verified and is not
endorsed by us. We do not endorse/recommend any item, offer, request,
submitter, requestor, offerer, etc. and cannot guarantee
accuracy of any information. Users are advised to
research items / offers / requests / submitters / requestors / offerers,
etc. independently before participation and to use great caution when
participating in any transfer. We are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.),
even if information about such transactions is contained on our site (or
other materials of ours) and we do not mediate disputes. Inclusion of a
request / submitter / requestor, etc. does not imply our
endorsement. Participation in any transfers is at your own risk. If you
can't afford to or don't want to take such risks, you should not
participate.
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You suggest that we independently research items, offers, requests,
submitters, requestors, offerers, etc. Can you help me do so?
A.
No. We cannot assist in your research. Please do not contact us
for any assistance with research. [Note: Also see question
below for important information.]
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Are you required to notify us if you suspect (or know of) a problem or
risk regarding a particular item, offer, request, submitter, requestor,
offerer, etc.?
A.
No. Even if we have information concerning individuals / items /
requests / offers / submitters / requestors / offerers / posts, etc. which suggests - or even proves - any type of issue,
problem, risk, abuse, violation, etc. you agree that we are not required to reveal such information or take any
action (e.g. remove item / offer / request / submitter / requestor /
offerer / post, etc. from site,
warn others, etc.). You have no recourse to us for any consequence /
damage / loss, etc. which may
arise in connection with use of this site - even if you could prove that
we knew or should have known about a risk / problem / issue / abuse /
violation, etc. and took few,
inadequate, or no steps to warn of, reduce, prevent, avoid, eliminate, or otherwise
mitigate risks or damages. We do not endorse / recommend any item,
offer, request, submitter, requestor, offerer, etc. - even if information about them appears on our site (or
other materials of ours). You have no recourse to us for any damages
which may occur as a result of use of this site (or other materials). Participation in any
transactions (including transfers, contacts / correspondence, etc.) is at your own risk.
If
you do not want to - or cannot afford to - take such risks, you should
not participate.
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Since the item offers and item requests are listed here, are you
considered a party to the transaction? What services or guarantees do
you offer?
A.
We are not a party to the transaction. We do not endorse or recommend
any item, request, offer, submitter, requestor, offerer, etc., even if
information about them appears on our site (or other materials of ours).
We do not guarantee truthfulness
or accuracy of any information. We offer no services and no guarantees.
We do not mediate disputes. Use of this site is at your own risk.
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Is it okay to exchange items here?
A.
No. The Give & Take section is not for exchanges.
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Why are brand names prohibited? What if the brand name is important?
A.
Brand names are prohibited here since this is not a commercial section.
You are, however, free to include brand names in personal correspondence
(or use the commercial
sections of the site where brand names are allowed). Rather than
include the brand name here, the item should be described in general
terms. Remember that the information provided here is in summary form
and does not include all details a user might be interested in. Even if
the brand name is important, we think you will find that a general
description is usually sufficient. For example, rather than say "Acme Brand
Socks", you may indicate that the socks are "thick",
"cotton", "white", "size 10", "name
brand", etc. In no
case should you include a specific brand name here or the post - and all your future
posts to the site (not just this section) - may be subject to auto
rejection.
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May I restrict who I give my item to?
A.
Items are yours and you may give them as you choose (subject to any
applicable laws).
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Why is original pricing information prohibited?
A.
Original pricing information is prohibited here as this is not a commercial
section and items are not for sale here. You are, however, free to
provide original pricing information (not prices for the items
themselves, as they are not for sale) in your personal correspondence
(as appropriate).
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What is "marketing talk" and why is it prohibited?
A.
By "marketing talk", we generally mean adjectives used to
describe a particular item, for example: "best ever",
"super", "greatest", "most durable",
"top brand", etc. Items are not sold in this section and
therefore marketing talk should not be used. Please stick to the facts
about the item.
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Is there any reason it would be preferable to share items here rather
than to donate them to a local or national charity?
A.
Although a local or national charity may offer a tax deduction, they
often resell the items. Here you may have the opportunity to give items
directly to those who need them. It's more personal, and you have more
control. Also, even so-called "Christian" charities may use
the proceeds of your donations for anti-Catholic purposes. Note,
however, that there are additional risks involved in participation here. Proceed at
your own risk.
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Are non-Catholics allowed to post here? Are there any restrictions on
non-Catholics?
A.
Yes, non-Catholics are allowed to post and respond to posts in the Give & Take section. (Why?) However,
non-Catholics should not offer or request any religious articles.
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What does "(Various)" mean? (In the "Condition" or "Required/Preferred
Recipient" fields)
A.
When the offerer has more than one item and the condition of the items
varies, "(Various)" may appear in the Condition field. When
there are multiple preferred recipients (e.g. disabled/elderly/infirm),
"(Various)" may appear in the Required/Preferred Recipient
field.
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What does 'First Requestor' mean?
A.
If the Required/Preferred Recipient field indicates 'First Requestor', this may
mean that the offerer may give the item to the first person who requests
it. (They are not, however, required to transfer the item to the
absolute first person who requests it, unless required by law.)
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What does the condition "unsure" mean?
A.
If an item is reported to be in "unsure" condition, it may
mean that the offerer isn't certain of the condition for a variety of
reasons (e.g. item is in storage, offerer hasn't tried the item in a
long time, etc.), or the offerer may be unable to classify the item. For
additional detail, you may contact the offerer.
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How often may I request the same item?
A.
Do not request the same item more than once in any three month period.
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Do you allow items to be listed which are in "poor" condition?
A.
We may allow listing of items indicated to be in poor condition.
We may also limit or prohibit listings of items indicated to be in poor
condition. Please avoid submitting items in poor condition.
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Who may offer/provide/request/receive items?
A.
To offer/provide/request/receive items, you must be a legal-aged adult (no minors)
based in the U.S.A. and you must meet all our terms/requirements (click
here for more information). Recipients must be able to receive the items
lawfully. If you are offering items, you must be the true and lawful
owner with full right to dispose of transferred items. Other
restrictions may apply. All transactions (including transfers, contacts
/ correspondence, etc.) are subject to any applicable
laws. Note: If you violate our policies, you may be banned
from future posting on this site (not just this section) and/or we may
take other action(s) at our sole discretion, including notification of law
enforcement authorities and/or other legal action(s).
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Is there any guarantee that I will receive an item that I request?
A.
No, there is no guarantee. Even if the submitter is offering many items,
they may cancel their offer or run out before they receive your request.
Or, the submitter may restrict their offer. In fact, there are a number
of other reasons why you may not receive requested items.
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I am concerned that an individual offering or requesting an item (or
providing a requested item or requesting an offered item) may just be
attempting to gather information about me or my family. Is this
possible?
A.
Unfortunately, this is possible. Unscrupulous individuals may post here
(or respond to posts) for the sole purpose of gathering information.
They may or may not be who they say, and they may or may not live up to
what they promise. They may be attempting to collect information for
marketing or other purposes. They may be planning to take advantage of
or harm individuals in various ways. In consideration of this, we highly
recommend that you use extreme caution with regard to this section. We
suggest that you use a special e-mail account exclusively for use on
this site (e.g. one that you could easily abandon/change should a
problem arise) and that you use a P.O. Box to help protect your private
information and that you pay any shipping reimbursement/prepayment costs
(where applicable) by a private money order. We strongly advise you to
protect all personal information and warn you not to give out any
personal facts/details, etc. Remember that use of this site is at your
own risk. You have no recourse
to us for any damages which may occur as a result of use of this
site. (Refer also to other questions herein and to the sharing
section tips for additional considerations and tips.)
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If I am handicapped (or ill or elderly, etc.) and I respond to an offer
which lists "disabled" (or infirm or elderly, etc.) as the
preferred / required recipient type, am I not automatically providing
the other party with personal information about myself? Should I respond to
such offers?
A.
If you are handicapped and you respond to offers targeted to the
disabled, you would be automatically notifying the other party that
you are disabled in some way. (This also would apply to other targeted
offers, i.e. elderly, infirm, etc.) Do so at your own risk. We recommend
extreme caution regarding the release of any personal information. It
may be wise to respond only to offers that do not specify a
preferred/required recipient type.
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Do you verify offers of or requests for items?
A.
We may occasionally verify some details regarding offers or requests at our sole option (but
we are not required to do
so). This may or may not occur on a random basis. If you do not respond
to our verification on a timely basis, the post - and all your future posts
to this site - may be automatically rejected. [Note that if we
do verify details regarding your offer or request, we will not ask for
personal information.] Users of this site, however, should
assume that no details regarding offers or requests
have been verified.
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I received an item that caused an injury. Who is
responsible?
A.
Participation in all transfers is at your own risk. We do not guarantee
that any item is safe are we not responsible/liable for any
consequences which may occur as a - direct or indirect - result of use of this site. You agree
to hold us harmless for all damages in connection with use of this site
(or other materials),
regardless of their nature. Should you encounter a problem, you may attempt to resolve it with the other party. If
you feel you have a just cause, you may notify law enforcement
or other authorities regarding the occurrence. Remember that we are not a
party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.), even if information regarding the transactions appears on this
site or other materials of ours, and that we do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for
all consequences of your transactions. Use of this site is at your own
risk.
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May I offer or request chemicals here?
A.
No. Offers or requests for chemicals, pharmaceuticals, controlled
substances, weapons, illegal
items, hazardous items, etc. are prohibited.
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I am unclear about your terms regarding transfers, transactions, offers,
requests, activities, sharing, etc. What do they include?
A.
When we state terms such as (but not limited to): "we are not a party to
your transactions and do not mediate disputes..You are solely
responsible for all consequences of your transactions", the
term "transactions" (or "transfers" or "activities"
or "sharing", etc.) refers to
any mailing/shipping/sending/receiving of any item, any activity, any correspondence /
contact, etc. conducted in connection with use of this
section (including any related materials), regardless of the initiating party.
It includes posting an offer or request, contacts / corresponding about an offer
or request - or any other contact / correspondence / communication - including
all contacts / dealings of any sort between any parties, offering any item(s),
sending any item(s), requesting any item(s), receiving any item(s), providing
any item(s), giving any item(s), use of any item(s), providing / receiving expense
reimbursements, follow up, and any other activity / action (or non-action)
/ occurrence / contact / correspondence / outcome / consequence, etc. which
occurs as a (direct or indirect) result of use of this section (or related
materials), whether incidental or not, whether completed or not, whether related to the direct
shipping/mailing/receiving of any item or
not, without limit. Note that terms such as "your transactions", "your
transfers",
"others' transfers", "other's transactions",
"transactions", "transfers", "sharing", "giving", "activities",
etc. are broad terms which (generally) include all actions (and non-actions) of
yourself and of others. For example, the term "your
transactions" (e.g. "You are solely responsible for all
consequences of your transactions") does
include the actions and non-actions of others [e.g. their sending item(s) to you
or failing to send item(s) to you, their requesting/receiving item(s) from you
or failing to receive items from you, their contacting you, etc., and all
other actions / non-actions / contacts / correspondence, etc. of any party,
without limit). The following terms may be used interchangeably (or as much so
as deemed applicable by us): transfers, transactions, activities, sharing, etc. The above terms apply regardless of who initiates
the contact, and they apply whether use of the site involves posting an
offer/request or responding to a post [whether or not any item(s) are
ever requested / offered / provided / received], and they apply to any other use of the site (or
related materials). The following terms may also be used in a similar manner
(and interchangeably): offers, offer, item offers, offers for items, items, item, etc. &
requests, request, item requests, requests for items, etc. The terms "offer(s)",
"item offer(s)", "offer(s) for items", etc. are broad
terms which refer to all actions (including any post / response, correspondence,
etc.) and non-actions connected in any way, without limit, to any item request
[whether or not any item(s) are offered / provided], and to all actions (including any post / response, correspondence,
etc.) and non-actions, without limit, which may include an offer for item(s)
(e.g. submitting an "item offer" post, etc.), whether or not any
item(s) are actually offered / provided - and regardless of the
nature of any post / response / correspondence, etc. (e.g. they apply even to
any "fake" / "pretend", blank, etc. posts / responses /
correspondence, etc.). The terms "request(s)", "item request(s)", "request(s)
for items", etc.
are broad terms which refer to all actions (including any post / response,
correspondence, etc.) and non-actions connected in any way, without limit, to
any offer [whether or not any item(s) are requested /
received], and to all actions (including any post / response, correspondence,
etc.) and non-actions, without limit, which may include a request for item(s)
(e.g. submitting an "item request" post), whether or not any item(s) are actually requested / received - and regardless of the
nature of any post / response / correspondence, etc. (e.g. they apply even to
any "fake" / "pretend", blank, etc. posts / responses /
correspondence, etc.). Note also that the terms "offer",
"item offers", "item", etc. may include
the submitter / offerer (and anything else in any way connected
with/to the offer / offerer / submitter, without limit - including,
but not limited to, mailing/shipping, packaging, addressing, providing of items,
disbursement or non-disbursement of items, receipt or non-receipt of items, use
of items, research, activities,
follow up, correspondence / contacts, etc.) and the terms "request",
"item request", etc. may include the submitter / requestor (and anything else in
any way connected with/to the request / requestor / submitter, without limit -
including, but not limited to, receiving, unpacking, receipt or non-receipt of
items, use of items, research, activities,
follow up, correspondence / contacts, etc.). Also note that the term
"contacts" may be used for convenience to refer to all forms of
contact / correspondence / communication / dealings with others, etc. in any
form - regarding any matter, regardless of the initiating party. Also note that
we may list various related terms (e.g. "transaction",
"transfer", "activities", etc.) together in a single sentence
even though one or more of the terms may include the other terms (e.g.
"activities" includes "transfers", "transfers" may
include "subsequent transfers", etc.). Listing such terms individually does not imply that
they refer to separate and distinct items. Also, note that some items may
be synonyms (e.g. offerer / sender, requestor / recipient, etc.), yet each may be listed separately on occasion. This does not necessarily
mean that such terms are different, but they may both be listed to make a
particular point even more clear for the reader. Note: For more
information regarding the terms "Submitter", "requestor", "offerer",
"sender", "transferor", "giver",
"provider", "receiver", "recipient",
"transferee", etc., click
here.
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I once offered or requested an item, and now I receive a lot of
anti-Catholic e-mail. What should I do?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. We strongly recommend that you use a
special e-mail account exclusively for use on this site (e.g. one that
you could easily abandon/change should a problem arise). We further
recommend applying a filter to your e-mail so that you may avoid viewing offensive e-mail. You may consider reporting incidents as
applicable to law enforcement authorities. You should also keep in mind
Our Lord's words: "Blessed are you when they insult you and
persecute you and utter every kind of evil against you (falsely) because
of me. Rejoice and be glad, for your reward will be great in
heaven." (See MT 5:11-12). And also, "I say to you, love your
enemies, and pray for those who persecute you, that you may be children
of your heavenly Father" (See MT 5:44-45).
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I have many items to share. How many may I offer here?
A.
We recommend that you offer only one item at a time (to help minimize
your risk). However, you may offer as many items as you want, up to the
maximum number permitted in this section. Click
here for additional assistance.
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Do you notify us of any legal requirements relating to transactions
(including offers, requests, transfers, giving / sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.)?
A.
No. Users are entirely responsible for ascertaining information on and
following all legal requirements (including postal requirements, tax
regulations, etc.) related to any transactions (including all offers,
requests, transfers, giving / sending / receiving, contacts /
correspondence, etc.). Note that requirements may vary depending upon
the submitter / offerer / requestor's location, item being transferred, etc. We do not
provide any legal information or advice. Please do not contact us for
any legal information or advice.
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I am requesting or offering an item and the other party is being
unreasonable. Can you help?
A.
No. We are not a party to your transactions. We do not get involved in
your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation is at your
own risk. Please do not contact us regarding problems with the other
party.
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I am requesting or offering an item and the other party didn't do what
they promised. Can you help?
A.
No. We are not a party to your transactions. We do not get involved in
your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation is at your
own risk. Please do not contact us regarding problems with the other
party.
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I am requesting or offering an item and the other party is not
responding to my e-mail. Can you help?
A.
No. We are not a party to your transactions. We do not get involved in
your dealings with others or mediate disputes. Participation is at your
own risk. Please do not contact us regarding problems with the other
party.
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What does it mean that Catholic or traditional items may receive
preference?
A.
This means that we may give preference to offers of or requests for
Catholic items, especially traditional Catholic items. For example, an
offer of (or request for) a rosary may receive preference over, say, an
offer of (or request for) a child's toy. This may especially occur, for
example, if we are restricting the number of records or if we are behind
in processing (or for any other reason).
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Can I participate in this section without including my e-mail address?
A.
If you offer or request an item, an e-mail address will be required in
order to contact you regarding availability, terms, etc. Please note
that, for your protection, we recommend a cautious approach to providing
e-mail information and we generally recommend that you obtain a special
e-mail account for use on this site. For additional considerations
regarding the risks of providing e-mail addresses, click
here. If you do not wish to include your e-mail address, you
will be unable to participate in this section.
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I know that providing my e-mail address involves risk. What do you
suggest to minimize these risks?
A.
We recommend that you use a special e-mail account exclusively for use
on this site (e.g. one that you could easily abandon/change should a
problem arise). For additional considerations and tips, click
here.
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I have been contacted about my offer or request, how should I respond?
A.
We recommend that you respond courteously and quickly, and with due
caution. Remember that we
are not a party to your transactions and do not get involved in your
dealings with others or mediate disputes. Please do not contact us
regarding your responses to others (or their responses to you).
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I received too many responses regarding my offer or
request, what should I do?
A.
Please be courteous and, as possible, attempt to respond to all
appropriate incoming messages. It may be helpful to create a standard
message to save time. Remember that posts may appear
on the site for any amount of time, even if the post is no longer
applicable. Therefore, we recommend that you include a
"final date" in the applicable field to notify users not to
contact you after that date. Unfortunately, however, there is no
guarantee that you will not be contacted after that time. Note that we
cannot honor requests to remove posts which are no longer
applicable.
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It says that the "amount charged should not greatly exceed your
cost to ship". What does this mean?
A.
Since items are not sold here, the amount that an individual charges for
the transfer of an item should not greatly exceed the amount it actually
costs to ship the item. You should not profit from transferring
items here. As an illustration, if it costs $3.00 in postage to ship an
item and $1.00 for packaging, you may require reimbursement of $4.00.
You may also add other small amounts for phone calls, gasoline, and
other costs involved in the transfer (to be determined by you and agreed
to in advance by the transferee), however, the total amount should not
greatly exceed the cost to package and ship the item ($4.00 in the above
illustration). None
of the amount collected should be "profit". All
of the funds collected should be for reimbursement of actual expenses
occurred as a result of the transfer. If you wish to sell items, do not
list them here. Instead, consider placing an inexpensive ad in one or
more of the commercial sections
of this site. Note that if you violate our policies, all your future posts
to this site (not just this section) may be subject to auto rejection.
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How can I tell the other party the amount of required shipping reimbursement if I don't know how much it will cost to ship the item?
A.
You should contact the postal service (or other carrier) for rate
information, packaging information, etc. before notifying the other
party of the amount of reimbursement required. Be certain that the rate
will not change before you are able to ship the item.
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When I offer an item, am I required to ship it by the least expensive
(or any particular) carrier or by any particular method (i.e. first
class mail)?
A.
We do not require that you ship the item via any particular carrier. You
may ship the item as desired or as arranged with the recipient (as
permitted by law).
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I was charged more for shipping than what the sender spent to ship the
item. Is this acceptable?
A.
First of all, remember that the sender may have required reimbursement of other costs related to their shipment to you which may be acceptable
(e.g. reimbursement for appropriate packaging, phone calls, etc.). The
total amount, however, should not greatly exceed the cost to ship the
item (see above
question). If the amount greatly exceeds this cost, you may attempt to
discuss this matter with the other party. Remember that they are not to
sell items in this section. Note: Those who violate our policies
(e.g. by attempting to profit by use of the sharing sections) may be banned
from future posting on this site (not just this section). Should you experience problems, you may attempt to work them out
with the other party. As applicable, you may seek legal remedies. Remember also that we are not a
party to your transactions and do not mediate disputes. You are solely
responsible for all consequences of your transactions.
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The amount I paid for shipping reimbursement is more than the item is
worth. What should I do?
A.
Unfortunately this may occur. Users are advised to consider this
possibility in advance of any transfer. If you have a dispute regarding
a transfer, you may attempt to work it out with the other party.
Remember that we are not a party to your transactions and do not mediate
disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of your transactions.
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Should I require an advance shipping prepayment or a shipping
reimbursement?
A.
The terms of all transfers are up to the
parties involved and are governed by applicable laws. You should carefully consider all aspects of your
transfer before engaging in any transaction. For example, if you require
shipping reimbursement, what if the other party never reimburses you? If
you want shipping prepayment, why should the other person trust you
enough to send you funds in advance? You should reflect on these and
other issues before participating in any transactions. Remember that all
participation is at your own risk.
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What payment methods are acceptable for expense reimbursements?
A.
Expense reimbursements should be in the form of a check or (preferably)
private money order
denominated in U.S. currency. Note that a private money order may
better protect your personal information.
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What types of expense reimbursements are there?
A.
Expense reimbursements may be made before or after the other party
incurs expenses. All expense reimbursement arrangements should be
specific, detailed, and agreed to in advance by all applicable parties
(preferably in writing and containing appropriate original signatures).
If the sending party is reimbursed before incurring expenses, the
reimbursement may be termed an "advance expense reimbursement"
(or prepayment) or "advance shipping reimbursement" (or
prepayment). Note: The term "expense reimbursement" (or
"shipping reimbursement") used in this section may apply to
both types of reimbursement (that is, prepayments or reimbursements made
after the fact).
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If I use my own money for expenses, how can I be sure I will get
reimbursed?
A.
Unfortunately, there is no guarantee that you will receive
reimbursement. As indicated, use of this site involves risks. It is
quite possible that you may never be reimbursed for the expenses. That's
one reason why we recommend extra caution and prudence with regard to
this section. Remember that we cannot guarantee that you will receive
any reimbursement or guarantee anything else about any transaction (or
any requestor / submitter / offerer / item / request, etc.) and we do
not mediate disputes. Proceed at your own risk.
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If I provide expense reimbursement, how can I protect my personal
information (e.g. bank account number, address, etc.)?
A.
To help protect your personal information, it might wise to remit the
funds via a private money order.
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My expense reimbursement was lost/stolen/etc. What should I do?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all transactions involve
risk. The terms of transfers are up to the individuals involved and are
governed by any applicable laws. Note that it may be wise to place a
stop payment on the missing reimbursement (although you may be assessed
a fee). As indicated, we are not a party to others' transactions
(including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, expense reimbursements, contacts /
correspondence, etc.) and we do not mediate disputes. You are solely
responsible for all consequences of your transactions. Use of this site
is at your own risk.
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What if I provide the other party with an advance expense
reimbursement and they refuse to send the item or return the funds?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all transactions involve
risk. Should you experience problems, you may attempt to work them out
with the other party. As applicable, you may seek legal remedies.
Remember also that we are not a party to others' transactions (including transfers, offering /
requesting, sending / receiving, expense reimbursements, contacts /
correspondence, etc.) and do not mediate disputes. You are solely
responsible for all consequences of your transactions.
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What if I am promised reimbursement for my expenses but never receive it
(or if I receive only partial reimbursement)?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all transactions involve
risk. Should you experience problems, you may attempt to work them out
with the other party. As applicable, you may seek legal remedies.
Remember also that all expense reimbursement arrangements should be
specific, detailed, and agreed to in advance by all applicable parties
(preferably in writing and containing appropriate original signatures).
We are not a party to others' transactions (including all transfers,
expense reimbursements, contacts / correspondence, etc.), and do not
mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of
your transactions.
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What if it takes a long time for me to receive reimbursement for
expenses related to a transfer?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all transactions involve
risk. Should you experience problems, you may attempt to work them out
with the other party. As applicable, you may seek legal remedies.
Remember also that we are not a party to others' transactions (including
all transfers, expense reimbursements, contacts / correspondence, etc.),
and do not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all
consequences of your transactions.
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I received the other party's advance shipping reimbursement. Should I send the
item out immediately?
A.
All transfers involve risk and the terms of all transfers are up to the
parties involved (and are governed by applicable laws). Note that it may be wise (as permitted by law) to wait
for a check/money order to clear before sending items.
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I required shipping
reimbursement and the other party's check bounced. Now I am out both the
shipping cost and the bank fees. What should I do?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all transfers involve risk.
If you can't afford to or don't want to take such risks, you should not
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I required advance shipping prepayment
and the other party's check bounced which cost me bank fees. What should
I do?
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Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all transfers involve risk.
If you can't afford to or don't want to take such risks, you should not
participate. Should you experience problems, you may attempt to work
them out with the other party. As applicable, you may seek legal remedies. Remember
also that we are not a
party to your transactions and do not mediate disputes. You are solely
responsible for all consequences of your transactions.
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I received an item that wasn't
packaged well and seems to have broken in transit. I paid a good amount
for shipping and packaging. What should I do?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all transfers involve risk.
If you can't afford to or don't want to take such risks, you should not
participate. Should you experience problems such as this, you may
attempt to work them out with the other party or with the carrier.
Remember also that we are not a party to your transactions and do not mediate
disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of your
transactions.
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I provided advance reimbursement for first class mail, but the item was
sent via third class mail. What should I do?
A.
Unfortunately, this may occur. Remember that all transfers involve risk.
If you can't afford to or don't want to take such risks, you should not
participate. Should you experience problems, you may attempt to work
them out with the other party. As applicable, you may seek legal
remedies. Remember also that we are not a party to your transactions and do
not mediate disputes. You are solely responsible for all consequences of
your transactions.
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Must I provide a receipt when I require reimbursement of
shipping costs?
A.
Unless required by law, you do not need to provide a receipt. However,
if you have charged an individual for various costs, it is courteous to
provide a receipt detailing the costs you have sought reimbursement
for.
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am willing to pay for an item. May I request it here?
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place an inexpensive "Wanted" ad in the
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posts to this site - not just this section - may be subject to auto
rejection.
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