Do books need to be in perfect condition to swap?

No — used, page-worn paperbacks swap fine as long as pages aren't missing or water-damaged. Just describe the actual condition (creased spine, annotations, etc.) rather than grading everything as "good."

Can I swap video games without the original case or manual?

Yes, but say so clearly — disc/cartridge-only listings still get offers, they just suit buyers who don't mind. Pairing with the wrong platform is the most common mismatch to avoid.

Is it legal to swap DVDs, CDs, and games I own?

Yes, swapping physical media you legitimately own is no different to selling or lending it — you're passing on your own copy, not distributing digital copies.

How do I know a game or film disc still works?

Check the disc surface for deep scratches and confirm it loads before listing, especially for older or rarer titles where a buyer won't have an easy way to verify it after collection.

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Another book we have two copies of - it's a great story...
Stuck on a remote farm with her awful aunt, twelve-year-old orphan Ruth spends every night gazing at the stars, dreaming of adventure. One night she spots a flying saucer blazing across the sky… before crash-landing in a field. When the spaceship opens and reveals a mysterious alien, all Ruth’s dreams come true.
But does this visitor from another planet have a giant secret?

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Offer: 1 x Spaceboy by David Walliams

Another book we have two copies of - it's a great story... Stuck on a remote farm with her awful aunt, twelve-year-old orphan Ruth spends every night gazing at the stars, dreaming of adventure. One n...

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Ask: 1 x Blob or Mega Monster by David Walliams

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Brilliant book from Children's author David Walliams.... we've got two copies though so this one is up for swap... Darkness had come to the town. Strange things were happening in the dead of night. Children would put a tooth under their pillow for the tooth fairy, but in the morning they would wake up to find… a dead slug; a live spider; hundreds of earwigs creeping and crawling beneath their pillow. Evil was at work. But who or what was behind it…?

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Offer: 1 x Demon Dentist by David Walliams

Brilliant book from Children's author David Walliams.... we've got two copies though so this one is up for swap... Darkness had come to the town. Strange things were happening in the dead of night. Ch...

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Ask: 1 x Blob or Mega Monster by David Walliams

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Bought before our trip, only ended up using the app. Like-new condition, 2023 edition. Will be redundant in a couple of years so worth grabbing now.

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Offer: 1 pcs Lonely Planet Japan — current edition

Bought before our trip, only ended up using the app. Like-new condition, 2023 edition. Will be redundant in a couple of years so worth grabbing now.

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Ask: 1 pcs A serious history book — any era

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Got it as a gift but I already had a copy. Hardback, dust jacket intact, no notes inside.

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Offer: 1 pcs Penguin Books Ottolenghi 'Simple' cookbook — barely opened

Got it as a gift but I already had a copy. Hardback, dust jacket intact, no notes inside.

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Ask: 1 pcs A good literary novel — paperback

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How swapping books & literature works

Books & Literature is part of Books, Music & Media on Swapster — the UK marketplace where members trade items directly instead of buying and selling for cash.

Do books need to be in perfect condition to swap? No — used, page-worn paperbacks swap fine as long as pages aren't missing or water-damaged. Just describe the actual condition (creased spine, annotations, etc.) rather than grading everything as "good.": No — used, page-worn paperbacks swap fine as long as pages aren't missing or water-damaged. Just describe the actual condition (creased spine, annotations, etc.) rather than grading everything as "good."
Can I swap video games without the original case or manual? Yes, but say so clearly — disc/cartridge-only listings still get offers, they just suit buyers who don't mind. Pairing with the wrong platform is the most common mismatch to avoid.: Yes, but say so clearly — disc/cartridge-only listings still get offers, they just suit buyers who don't mind. Pairing with the wrong platform is the most common mismatch to avoid.
Is it legal to swap DVDs, CDs, and games I own? Yes, swapping physical media you legitimately own is no different to selling or lending it — you're passing on your own copy, not distributing digital copies.: Yes, swapping physical media you legitimately own is no different to selling or lending it — you're passing on your own copy, not distributing digital copies.
How do I know a game or film disc still works? Check the disc surface for deep scratches and confirm it loads before listing, especially for older or rarer titles where a buyer won't have an easy way to verify it after collection.: Check the disc surface for deep scratches and confirm it loads before listing, especially for older or rarer titles where a buyer won't have an easy way to verify it after collection.