COLLECT WITH CARE
Buying &
Selling Safely
Simple, practical steps for collectors arranging a purchase or sale directly with one another.
Whimsy Finder is a marketplace that helps collectors find and contact one another. Whimsy Finder is not the buyer or seller and does not currently process or guarantee transactions.
BEFORE YOU PROCEED
Make thoughtful arrangements.
Whimsy Finder currently connects buyers and sellers. It does not process payments, hold funds, arrange shipping, or guarantee transactions. Buyers and sellers are responsible for agreeing terms and deciding how to complete each transaction.
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Ask for clear, recent photographs of the actual puzzle before paying.
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Confirm the puzzle's condition and completeness, particularly whether it has been personally verified after its most recent solve.
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Be cautious of prices that seem unusually low, pressure to act quickly, or sellers unwilling to provide reasonable information or photographs.
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Agree on postage or shipping costs and tracking before payment.
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Consider using a payment method that provides appropriate buyer and seller protection.
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Never send unnecessary identity documents, banking passwords, verification codes or other sensitive information.
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Keep relevant correspondence and transaction records until the transaction is complete.
A FUTURE SAFEGUARD
Something doesn't look right?
A listing-reporting feature is planned so visitors can alert Whimsy Finder to suspicious or misleading listings. This feature is not currently available. Until it is introduced, do not proceed with a transaction if something feels unclear or concerning. To report a suspicious listing, enquiry or marketplace problem, email hello@thewhimsyfinder.com.