Thoughts on online trading?

[rubyrubert]

What are y'all's thoughts on online trading?

Spoiler: My Thoughts

I'm addicted to online trading lol. It fulfills my urge to shop for things irl, and I love the dopamine rush of getting cute things for my island. I've traded villagers once or twice, and I've never traded turnips. I use Nookazon, Discord, and sometimes TBT. I've gotten into buying (usually fake) art to decorate my island. I've only had a bad experience on Nookazon once or twice, but I also fence off my entire island. I do think that Nookazon is really pricey, and TBT is much cheaper and more friendly. I'm hoping that the devs add tons of more furniture in a future update so that my lizard brain can collect all the furniture and decorate my island.

I channel 7 Rings by Ariana when I buy something expensive like the Pagoda on Nookazon lol
I see it
I like it
I want it
I got it

 

[oak]

I've only had positive experiences but probably cause I've stuck to TBT only for trading. I kept getting duplicate DIY's and trading helped make things more interesting for me. It's also how I got Gaston! Who knows how long I would have had to look if I was using NMT on mystery islands.

 

[SirSean]

I've met many friendly people from online trading but it can be stressful at times, especially when you're doing multiple trades at once.

 

[Serabee]

I also only trade on here and have only had good experiences! I wouldn't say I only trade as a last resort, but I definitely prefer to get items myself if I can- especially DIYs. I'm actually planning on TTing to November after I play through August because I really want mush items But I've definitely gotten items I never would've gotten otherwise due to trading!

And villagers! I traded for Marina on here- she was one of my dreamies and now lives happily on my beach, with a totally adorable yard. I also traded for Sherb the other day- I'd been visiting Nook Islands all day looking for a good lazy and was having NO luck. I was down to a few tickets when I saw someone selling Sherb and I figured "Why not? Even if I end up not liking him, I can resell him (not for a profit or anything, of course, but maybe for a few tickets I was thinking) since he's popular."
Well... he'll be staying on Woodland for quite awhile. He's so precious I can't even stand it Yesterday I traded for a blue Dreamy Sweater just to give it to him
(and, yes, that trade also went very well!)

 

[Pyoopi]

I like trading a lot but I'm so damn lazy.

Send help

 

[_Rainy_]

I used to trade all the time and I like it, but I’ve definitely slowed down on it a lot. It doesn’t help that my life has gotten so busy lately, so I’ve been having to prioritize other things.

 

[ShiningEmmy]

I enjoy trading, but it isn't my first choice.

 

[Imbri]

For the most part, I only trade here on TBT (I've done a couple through a Tumblr group, and sometimes with friends). I can't say I've had a bad experience.

I prefer to get items myself, but since there are so many variants, and some of them are location-locked, you have to be willing to do some trading.

 

[Pintuition]

I enjoy trading, especially as someone who doesn't TT. I wouldn't have half the items I do now if not for trading. I do 99% of my trading on TBT now, I feel that on other sites it's a lot riskier to trade. I haven't been burned yet, I'm just waiting for it to happen!

 

[ShiningEmmy]

I feel like spending 5 dollars for raymond is a scam waiting to happen and yet i'm buying it anyway XD

 

[Dunquixote]

I trade only on the TBT and I guess I can say I’m a little addicted to it lol since i keep spending my tbt. Everyone on here have been super helpful and most people I’ve traded with were patient, friendly and kind. I believe I have even made some friends on TBT from trading. One of then I’ve been trading from back in NL.

 

[Ginkgo]

Deleted due to privacy reasons

 

[ShiningEmmy]

I absolutely despise having to trade for sh** that should have come with the game, because not only should I be having access to everything by default considering I paid for the entire game, and not 60% of it, but more importantly because it forces me to interact with people, strangers matter of fact, in one of the most horrifying ways I can imagine: when I can't see their face.

And there's a hard character limit on the chatting function.

And my internet connection is bad.

It's a living nightmare for me in a way most people will never understand. I already get panic attacks even thinking of interacting with people outside. I definitely get panic attacks having to talk to people on the phone (and therefore, don't do it. And therefore, completely and utterly neglect my health because I can't make a doctor's appointment off the cuff like that lmao). But then having to do it in a game throws me off in a completely new way. I feel my heart racing like never before whenever I board that damn seaplane. Always accompanied by me screaming "WAIT DID I PACK THE F***** LIGHTHOUSE"

And I've seen some of the crazies that play this game. Having to stay at home has brought out the brain fry persistent in like 90% of society, and some of y'all (though fortunately a minority on this particular forum ) take this animal toddler game so outrageously seriously I don't think my anxieties are majorly misplaced. I once tried to sell Audie and Marina on the hellsite that is Nooka**n. Never again.

So therefore, trying to trade for a lot of items is hell for me, and the reason why I don't (or CAN'T) immediately answer to people is because it's just so insanely exhausting for me I can't keep up with all these trades, but I do really want the items and I also want to start a shop up sometime in the future, but how am I going to manage that lol? I once traded with 3 people in one day and my a** had to go take a nap after that LMAO. This is also the reason why I never tour people's islands, god bless the Dream Suite. I'm too scared of saying something wrong, or being too slow to react and making everything awkward.

So, to conclude: Thanks Nintendo.

That being said, I'm thankful for everyone that's been nice to me on here

This is pretty relatable tbh. I don't get quite as freaked out trading online as it looks like you do (but i too never talk to strangers on the phone)... but it still freaks me out interacting with random strangers who could be ANYONE... i could be trading fruits with Cthulu or something. :/ Least we have dream islands now.

 

[tybalt_cake]

i do like trading online , and all my experiences have been nice , except for one or two but they don't matter.

however , i have been lately away from online trading and i only use it to get specific items or a few materials , but if i can grind for things like seasonal diys , seasonal materials (like snowflakes or cherry blossom petals) , or things like hybrid flowers or star fragments , i rather do that instead of going online trading because some prices are ridiculous.

even things like villagers , i ended up finding my own way to get them instead of trading online for them.

 

[Serabee]

I prefer to get items myself, but since there are so many variants, and some of them are location-locked, you have to be willing to do some trading.

Yah, that's the big thing. I actually never traded online in ACNL and I liked it like that. I tend to prefer playing games solo (I'm socially awkward ) but ACNH has pushed me out of my comfort zone. Fortunately, it's all gone well on here (I'm SO glad I found this website- everyone I've run into on here has been SUPER nice and generous- I've had multiple people haggle my offers DOWN when they felt I overoffered) and I've found I really like the community on here, so when I already chat on here a lot, expanding on that as looking for trades on here feels really comfortable and natural.

So therefore, trying to trade for a lot of items is hell for me, and the reason why I don't (or CAN'T) immediately answer to people is because it's just so insanely exhausting for me I can't keep up with all these trades, but I do really want the items

Oh, I feel you. I've taken awhile to reply to messages and offers on here because I've already made a few trades and can't take doing another at that moment. Or I'm just overwhelmed at that moment for some other reason.
That being said- I took a risk and actually told that to people here. I said something along the lines, "I really can't make any more trades right now, my anxiety is acting up, I'm so sorry!" and everyone I told that to on here was COMPLETELY understanding, which I was really grateful for!

 

[Sharksheep]

I traded online alot early on. Now I just trade when I'm trying to get rid of stuff in my storage or for one particular item that no one seems to have.

I like trading on nookazon and other discord because its a lot faster. They are also great when you are trying to giveaway villagers. I'm not trying to sell my cycling villagers and I would love to give another tbter their dreamie but it's too slow here.

 

[Serabee]

This is pretty relatable tbh. I don't get quite as freaked out trading online as it looks like you do (but i too never talk to strangers on the phone)... but it still freaks me out interacting with random strangers who could be ANYONE... i could be trading fruits with Cthulu or something. :/ Least we have dream islands now.

Oh, yah, I despise phone calls, too. They just drive my anxiety through the roof. I've had to do a few for work (fortunately, most meetings can be done via Zoom, which I'm getting used to- but occasionally I have to call in to reset a password or something) and I HATE it. As soon as I hang up the phone I'm practically shaking from anxiety and the relief of being done is just overwhelming. My mom always says, "But I hear you on the phone and you're so nice and sound so comfortable" and I'm like, "Yah, and it takes SO MUCH effort to maintain that tone".

But dream islands are a HUGE plus for me. I'm putting more effort into this island than any previous town, so I want to visit other islands for inspiration. But the idea of actually visiting someone's island, and walking around it while they're there, too? NO THANK YOU. I couldn't do it BUT being able to explore at my own pace, by myself? It's PERFECT for me!

 

[Coco63]

I only trade on TBT. It’s a community I feel that I can trust and I’ve only ever had positive experiences here! Before I found TBT I gave out a dodo code once and it was a mess with so many people coming to my island and people were shaking my trees and taking fruit and idk they were just so inconsiderate and I never posted my dodo code again. It’s nice on TBT because you can regulate who has the dodo code and everyone here has an account where you can provide feedback so you know everyone is trustworthy.
Trading is the best way to get everything from the game, which yeah that kinda sucks that you have to trade online in order to get everything, but it’s also kinda fun. Especially for certain items that you can’t get evacuee they’re nook mile items.

 

[ShiningEmmy]

i've never traded on TBT before (although i just signed up like an hour ago) but it does look like where all my trading will be done from now on (nookazon is a little bit scary)

 

[Skunk]

I have spent probably 90% of my game time trading, It's something that I really enjoy and it's what keeps me tied to the game LOL.
I have had to take a few breaks from it, as it gets very overwhelming, which is the only downside. it gets kind of stressful organizing everything going on at once(with running my shop in its early stages at least)! but that might just be me?

Trading just makes me feel really good overall usually!!

I use this site mostly, but I do use a lot of nookazon for quick trades on fancy items/villagers :]

edit: kind of want to add that while majority of the people I've talked to/met from trades, there have been a handful of crazies.. but that's to come with any community anywhere lol..