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Give & Take: Q & A

Give & Take | Terms | FAQs | Share Your Item | Request Item

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Give & Take: Q & A

Important Notice: This page, the sharing section tips page, the info. page, and the add pages, etc. are all incorporated as part of the terms of use of this site. Please read carefully. Reminder: By using this site you indicate agreement to all our terms.

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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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. May I request or offer medical supplies here?

A. Sorry, no requests for or offers of medical supplies.

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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. Is it okay to exchange items here?

A. No. The Give & Take section is not for exchanges.

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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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 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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Q. I required advance shipping prepayment and the other party's check bounced which cost me 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 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. 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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Q. I am willing to pay for an item. May I request it here?

A. No! Items are not for sale here. If you wish to buy items, visit the commercial sections of this site (e.g. to view the "For Sale" ads or to place an inexpensive "Wanted" ad in the Classifieds section). Note that if you violate our policies (i.e. by attempting to purchase items here), all your future posts to this site - not just this section - may be subject to auto rejection.

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