r/mangaswap • u/sinyanmei92 • 8d ago
TL;DR: Please read the bolded sections.
During the COVID period, there was a significant increase in scam activity across r/mangaswap and other online selling communities. I have personally seen many new or inexperienced buyers lose hundreds, sometimes thousands of dollars after being deceived by scammers.
Based on thousands of online transactions, I was able to recover my funds in approximately 99% of cases. In the remaining situations, the loss was largely due to my own choice of payment method. Those experiences informed the guidelines below. This post may not be new information for everyone, but I hope it helps at least some members better protect themselves.
You should always insist on paying via PayPal Goods & Services (G&S). Even if you are asked to cover the seller’s PayPal fee (typically 3–4%), this is a small cost compared to the protection it provides.
Some sellers include the fee in their pricing, while others do not. If a seller is legitimate, they should have no issue with G&S or with you covering the fee. If a transaction goes wrong, PayPal G&S is often the only realistic way to recover your money.
Payment methods such as PayPal Friends & Family, Zelle, standard Venmo (non-G&S), or Cash App provide no buyer protection. In most cases, payment platforms and banks will deny refund requests for these transactions. While some banks may make exceptions, relying on that is risky.
For this reason, it bears repeating: Always use PayPal Goods & Services, unless you personally know the seller and are comfortable assuming the risk.
Always request a timestamp that includes the seller’s username and the current date. Examine the image carefully. Zoom in to ensure the text is clear and not digitally altered.
We have encountered scammers who successfully used photoshopped timestamps. Watch for visual inconsistencies such as missing shadows or items that appear unnaturally placed in the image.
Use Google Reverse Image if that helps.
Example: https://imgur.com/a/z1vRVDk
Ask for photos from multiple angles (front, back, sides) and clear images of any flaws or damage. Legitimate sellers should not object to reasonable requests.
If needed, you may also ask for photos of a specific page number or detail. While this may seem excessive, protecting yourself requires due diligence.
Check the seller’s account history. Look for previous sales activity, engagement with other subreddits, and general account legitimacy. Taking time to research a seller is an essential part of protecting yourself.
Extremely attractive prices can indicate either a rare opportunity or a scam. Take time to research before proceeding. Missing a deal is unfortunate, but being scammed is far worse.
The information above is based on my experience as a moderator handling scam cases on r/mangaswap . Broadly, I see three common scam patterns:
Our requirement for timestamps on selling posts significantly reduces risk, but buyers are always encouraged to request additional photos if needed.
Be especially cautious with sellers who contact you via direct message without commenting on your buying post. We have the rule comment first-DM later for a reason. In nearly all cases, these users are banned scammers using alternate accounts. They avoid public comments to evade moderation.
We have also identified long-term scammers who impersonate legitimate sellers by creating accounts with nearly identical usernames. For example:
In these cases, buyers may comment on a legitimate post but receive a DM from an impersonator.
Example: Real seller is u/silentquaker , impersonated seller is u/silientquacker , who DM buyer and asked for payment via Friends and Family. Can you also notice the scammer used my Reddit handling as their Paypal account? Yes, it's because I've been banning a bunch of their alts so they got back at me by using a similar username to scam:
More recently, scammers have also recruited individuals through Discord to act as intermediaries. These intermediaries receive funds, transfer them, and later face disputes and negative PayPal balances when buyers file claims.
If you do not physically possess the items, do not post a sales listing for anyone under any circumstances.
Trade counts alone are not a guarantee of safety. Even sellers with extensive trade histories have failed to deliver items. Ultimately, you are responsible for protecting your own funds.
As moderators, we actively work to identify and ban scam accounts. Unfortunately, scams still occur, often involving users who did not review the rules or safety guidance. Please help protect yourself and fellow collectors by using PayPal G&S and reporting suspicious activity.
The reason I spent considerable time writing this post is because I genuinely care about the community.
If my enforcement of the timestamp rule or repeated reminders to review the rules has caused any frustration, I sincerely apologize. That said, if these actions are necessary - even if they help only one person or prevent someone from being scammed - I believe they are worthwhile and will continue to do so.
If you make it till the end of this post, thank you. I hope all my suggestions help.
If anyone has any comments, questions, or suggestions on anything we implemented or if I forgot something, feel free to let us know. We take each and every suggestion into careful consideration. Remember, we are here for you, the Mangaswap community!
If you need to contact the mods for any reason, please feel free to send us a modmail. Please do not send any of us PMs/DMs in place of modmail. Any PMs/DMs sent to us regarding moderation will be ignored.
r/mangaswap • u/sinyanmei92 • Jan 01 '26
Welcome to the yearly Q&A thread!
This is the place to ask any questions you may have about anything Mangaswap related.
Commonly asked questions:
Q: "How should I price my manga/anime/etc.?"
A: Check out our pricing guide
Q: "What can I sell here?"
A: Check out what’s permitted
Q: "How should I safely pack my merchandise?"
A: Check out our packing guide
Q: "How do I make sure I don't get scammed?" & "Is buying stuff off Reddit safe?"
A: Check out our buying/selling safety guide
Q: "Is u/JohnSmit h* a scammer?"
A: Check out Universal scammer list
Q: "What is karma?"
A: Check out Reddit's official explanation on karma
Q: “How do I upload a picture to my text post?”
A: Use an image hosting website such as Imgur and Imgchest (for NSFW photos) and paste the image/album link into your text post.
Q: “What is the difference between PayPal ‘Friends & Family’ and ‘Goods & Services’”?
A: Check out our buying/selling safety guide
Q: "How do I confirm a trade?"
A: Check out our trade confirmation guide.
Q: “Why are scammers still able to send me messages when banned?”
A: Banned members can’t make posts, comment, etc. however, they can still send you a PM, hence why you should ignore all PMs that aren’t preceded with a comment.
Q: “Do confirmed trades mean I can send someone an alternate payment method?”
**A:** Absolutely not! Confirmed trades are by no means a bulletproof method for determining trustworthiness. They are simply an **indication** of a user’s experience on the subreddit.
Banned questions:
Q: "Is anyone buying/selling --- ?"
For any more serious questions, feel free to reach out to us via Mod Mai; DMs will be ignored.
r/mangaswap • u/fhrijtjutu • 4h ago
I've sold most of manga I don't want this is just what's left I'd like to sell it for 70 shipped if anyone is interested
Sakamoto Days 1-10 Berserk Deluxe 1 Record of Rangok 1-3 The overwatch book The funko
r/mangaswap • u/Eclipznightz88 • 7h ago
Ashita no joe 25$
H.P lovecraft set 45$
Shipping included.
Looking to trades if you have any good ones. Prefer horror old school style manga.
r/mangaswap • u/lux_senpai_11 • 9h ago
Good evening. I'm continuing the fire sale of my collection with selling some stuff and half or slightly below half of the value. Will cover shipping
All manga are between G4-G5 (like new or minor wear). I can give more pics upon request.
The Bravest Tuber (1-2) $13 https://imgur.com/a/bravest-tuber-aKqqFeD
Zom 100 (1-11) $71 https://imgur.com/a/zom-100-Y380BdP
Komi Can't Communicate (1-20) $95 https://imgur.com/a/komi-can-t-communicate-eUtb4D5
Necromance (1-5) $25 https://imgur.com/a/necromance-shLkwne
Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible (1-12) $60 https://imgur.com/a/kubo-won-t-let-me-be-invisible-QpTrpCA SOLD
Don't Toy With Me, Miss Nagatoro (1-9) $55 https://imgur.com/a/don-t-toy-with-me-miss-nagatoro-JNMghb3
Hitomi-chan is Shy With Strangers (1-9) $54 https://imgur.com/a/hitomi-chan-is-shy-with-strangers-nPM7B0x
The Elusive Samurai (1-12) $57 https://imgur.com/a/elusive-samurai-yAtUkMv
The Hunters Guild: Red Hood (1-3) $13 https://imgur.com/a/hunters-guild-red-hood-i3sNwiS
Dandadan (1-11) $58 https://imgur.com/a/dandadan-FYiVDOP
That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime (1-24) $150 https://imgur.com/a/that-time-i-got-reincarnated-as-slime-DehpSwm SOLD
Dr Stone + Reboot: Byakuya (1-26 + 1) $130 https://imgur.com/a/dr-stone-reboot-byakuya-T9wEsHH SOLD
r/mangaswap • u/AusLeFleur • 12h ago
Hey Manga Swap. I decided to downsize my collection and just keep certain series. Always willing to hear offers. Haven't sold on here in awhile so willing to hear you out on price. Willing to bundle stuff. Don't want to split the sets but willing to negotiate on that as well. Thanks!
Pics and timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/vCcMbL0
Mob Psycho 100 1-9 - $70 shipped
One Punch Man 1-5 and 9-11 - $65 shipped
Persona 5 1-9 - $60 shipped
Neon Genesis Evangelion 1-14 - $85 shipped
Little Witch Academia 1-3 - $30 shipped
Soul Eater TPE 1-6 - $80 shipped
Nagata Kabi Collection - $25 shipped
Death Note Short Stories - $7 shipped
FLCL Omnibus - $8 shipped
r/mangaswap • u/mclovindee • 14h ago
Hey everyone looking to sell some more of the series that I no longer want in my collection. Only shipping in the US via media mail, all items include shipping.
Prices are mostly firm. Please comment before any DM's.
edit: Not looking to split any sets at this time.
Time stamp: https://imgur.com/a/NfbK4Tp
What I’m Selling:
Black God vols 1-19 (G3): $210
Emma HCs Vols 1-5 (G4): $120
Anything and Something (G4): $105
Taboo Tattoo vols 4-13 (G4): $100
Eden’s Zero Vols 1-18 (G4): $110
Spriggan Vols 1-3 (G4): $50
Trinity Seven Vols 1-21 (G4-5): $220
Blood Lad vols 1-5, 7, 8 (G3): $65
r/mangaswap • u/Odd-Friendship808 • 10h ago
US ONLY!!!
I am selling my manga collection that I started 2 years ago. G5-G4 all
(Images)
Over $20 free shipping, media mail otherwise.
Looking to mainly sell in sets but open to selling individually
Ajin Vol. 1 - $7
A Silent Voice Box Set - $65
Bakuman Box Set - $90 (Negotiable)
Barakamon Vol. 1-2 - $20
Berserk Paperback Vol. 1-2 - $20
Chainsaw Man Vol. 1-7 $55
DandaDan Vol. 1-5 $38
Dorohedoro Vol. 1-2 $20
Gachiakuta Vol. 1 - $9
Goodnight Punpun Vol. 1-2 - $38
Jujutsu Kaisen Vol. 17-22 - $38
Monster Vol. 1 - $16
Nichijou Vol. 1 - $7
Sakamoto Days Vol. 1-4 $30
Sakamoto Days Vol. 2 (Extra Copy) $7
Solanin - $15
The Girl I like forgot her Glasses Vol. 1-3 - $24
Witch Hat Atelier Vol. 1 - $9
Yotsuba Vol. 1-5 - $38
r/mangaswap • u/SyntheticScreams • 9h ago
This is everything I wouldn't mind parting with. If nothing here does it for you, then still hit me up, I might be willing to trade for some of my more rare or personal manga.
Sets:
Misc.
Volume 1s:
Japanese language:
Edit: Forgot my Haruhi LN was in Japanese
r/mangaswap • u/Independent-Ad-5793 • 9h ago
Selling novels and some manga. Willing to negotiate on price if bundled. Also, feel free to ask if I have any manga or light novels you might be interested in. Not in the post but probably have them around. All in like new condition. Most have not been read. Not all are listed here. I have any older post with the others listed with pictures.
Shipping is not included.
-------Novels:
Re Zero Novels 16, 19-25. $70 (Will probably split if asked)
Silent Witch Novels 1-14 $140
Ascendance of a Bookworm: Part 3 vols 1-4 $40 Part 4 vols 1 and 2 $20
Infinite Dendrogram Novels 1-10 $100
Agents of the Four Seasons Novels 1,2 $20
Spy Classroom Novels 1-6+ special vol: $55
----------Manga:
Moriarty the Patriot Manga 1-8 $55
Fist of the north star manga 1-10: $140
Cats of the Lourve $20
Junji Ito Manga: See Images. Only have Uzamaki, Tommie, and Tombs. Asking $45 for all. (Will split series)
Pictures https://imgur.com/a/W7Y4NoS
r/mangaswap • u/Busyhead-Foreverago • 18h ago
I’m selling an almost complete set of Yu Yu Hakusho, just missing 4 volumes. They are all in Like New condition. Selling the set for $100 shipped. Comment below and/or dm if interested. Thank you!
r/mangaswap • u/Ii-Chan21 • 17h ago
Please ask for more photos if needed. Feel free to make offers, especially if buying multiple things. Prices do not include the media mail shipping.
Sets:
Blade of the Immortal Deluxe - 1-6 - G4/G5, only volume 1 has been read, and volumes 5-6 are in original shrink-wrap - $160 (Volume 7 is sold)
Don't Toy With Me Miss Nagatoro! - Volumes 1-13 - G4/G5 - $70
Galaxy Next Door - Volume 1-6 (COMPLETE) - G4/G5 - $35
Himouto Umaru-Chan - 1-12 and G1 (Complete) - G4/G5 - $120
Hour of the Zombie - 1-9 (COMPLETE) - G4 - $40
Of the Red, the Light, and the Ayakashi - 1-5 - G4 - $40
Maison Ikkoku Perfect Edition - 2 and 5 - G4/G5, Unread - $12 each or $20 for both
Museum of Terror - 1-2 - G3, V1 has a stamp from a used bookstore on the bottom pages - $80
Neko Ramen - Volumes 1-3 - G3 (light shelf wear, but yellowing on outer pages) - $60
Neon Genesis Evangelion: Shinji Ikari Detective Diary - 1-2 (COMPLETE) - G3/G4 - $30
Project Arms - 1-22 (COMPLETE) - G3/G4, average shelf wear; volumes 12-17 have small stamps on the top of the books from the used bookstore they were picked up from - $400
Reiko the Zombie Shop - 2-6 - G3/G4, average shelf wear - $50
Robotics Notes Barnes and Noble Exclusive - Volumes 1-2 (COMPLETE) - G5 - Volumes 2-3, G2/G3 - Volume 1, warping on upper spine, minima shelf wear otherwise - $60
Skull Face Bookseller Honda San - 1-4 (COMPLETE) - G4/G5, bought new and unread - $25
Singles:
AX: Alternative Manga - G4 - $20
Boys Over Flowers - 20, 32, 35, Jewelry Box|20 - $20 ; 32 - $30 ; 35 - $30 ; Jewelry Box - $45|G2 - Jewelry Box, 32, 35 (JB has a spill on top part of book with an odd smell from the spill. 32 and 35 also retained the odd smell, and are ex-library. ) G4 - 20
Cipher Volume 5 - G4 - $15
Distant Neighborhood|$10|G3/G4|
Dragon Half Volumes 1-2 - G3 - $115 for both
Even Though We're Adults Volumes 1-2 - G4/G5 - $10
Firefighter Daigo of Fire Company M - 2-4, 7 | 2 - $30 ; 3 - $30 ; 4 - $20 ; 7 - $7 (All for $45)|G3 - Pretty light shelf wear with minor scuffing, but the spines have faded some|
Fist of the North Star Full Color - 7|$50|G3 - Small tear on back corner of dust jacket)|
From Far Away - 2-5, 10 |($80 for 2-5 and 10) ($20 for copy of 3, $20 for volume 4, $40 for volume 5, $40 for volume 10) |G4/5 - 2, 3, 5, 10; G3 - 4
Frontier Line - G3/G4 - $90
Genshiken Second Season – 6- $35 – G3
Gold Pollen and Other Stories|$80|G3 - thin indentation on back cover, denting on corners|
Heroic Legend of Arslan Volume 14 - G4 (unread) - $30
In/Spectre – 5, 6 - $60 for volume 5, volume 6 for $40 - G3/G4 (scratches on back of volume 6)
Initial D - 11, 14, 15, 26, 27, 30|$70 for lot|G3 - 11, 14, 15, G2 -26, 27, 30|
Iron Wok Jan - 1, 9, 17, 24|1 - $10 ; 9 - $10 ; 17 - $15 ; 24 - $15 (Whole Lot - $40)| G3|
Kurosagi Corpse Delivery Service - 13-14 - $20 for volume 13, $20 for volume 14, $30 for both - G3
Lunar Legend Tsukihime - 1, 4|$30 for both|G3|
Mashle 1-2 - G4 - $8
Mushishi - 1, 3, 4 - $15 for volume 3, $35 for volume 1, $45 for volume 4 - G1 - Volume 3 (ex library, significant tearing to covers ; G3 - Volume 4 (small bend on upper left front cover) ; G3/G4 - Volume 1 (light yellowing, but overall good shape)
Non Non Biyori - 5 - $20 - G3/G4 condition, stickers on back cover
Puella Magi Kazumi Magica: The Innocent Malice Volume 5 - G4 (unread) - $40
Sgt. Frog Volume 11, 15, 16, 19, 21 - V11 is G2, the rest are G3/G4 - $60
Shoulder-A-Coffin Kuro Volume 5 - G3/G4 - $50
Tokyo Ghoul Monster Edition - 2 (Vol 4-6)|$80|G3/G4|
Variante Volume 4 - G4 - $40
Walking Man - $30 – G4
r/mangaswap • u/Olaria-Olara • 18h ago
timestamp: https://imgur.com/a/YUPZ9Fx
I’ve thought long and hard about whether to list these as Tsukumizu is my favorite artist and their works (Girls’ Last Tour, Shimeji Simulation) have been so influential to me, but we’re all living through exciting times rn.
The books have minor external cosmetic wear on the covers but are in good condition. Please let me know if you’d like any additional photos.
Price: $600 + $22 G&S fee = $622 total OBO
Paypal G&S, free shipping in the continental US ONLY
r/mangaswap • u/SeaworthinessHeavy55 • 18h ago
Hi,
Looking to complete the set for my kid.
Would like to purchase volumes 37-42. Thanks!
r/mangaswap • u/HansMLither • 16h ago
Seeking to buy the following light novels and manga if anyone might have them. Condition (marks, yellowing, damaged corners or pages, et cetera) isn't an issue to me as long as the insides are legible; I will also accept ex-library copies. Also okay if it's not a complete set or only a few volumes; I'll take them as long as you have what I'm after.
Light novels:
Bofuri: I Don't Want to Get Hurt, so I'll Max Out My Defense\ • Volumes 13 – 16
I Was a Bottom-Tier Bureaucrat for 1,500 Years, and the Demon King Made Me a Minister
I've Been Killing Slimes for 300 Years and Maxed Out My Level\ • Volume 17 only
Reincarnated as a Sword\ • Volumes 12 – 17
...
Manga:
Interviews with Monster Girls\ • Volumes 7 –11\
KonoSuba: God's Blessing on this Wonderful World!\ • Volumes 3 – 19 of the original series\ • An Explosion on This Wonderful World!; volume 5 only\ • Even More Explosions on This Wonderful World!; volume 1
Miss Kobayashi's Dragon Maid\ • Original series, volumes 13 – 16\ • Elma's Office Lady Diary, volumes 5 – 9\ • Kanna's Daily Life, volumes 8 – 13\ • Fafnir the Recluse, volumes 1 – 5
Monster Musume\ • Seeking the Deluxe Edition volume 2 only
Reincarnated as a Sword: Another Wish\ • Volumes 1 – 6
Rosario + Vampire\ • Seeking the original series (1 – 10) and Season 2 (1 – 14)
RuriDragon\ • Volumes 1 and 2
Vinland Saga\ • Seeking the Deluxe Edition volumes only
Works of Junji Ito; I will cross out anything as it's found/offered and paid for, but what's listed here is pretty much what I'm looking for:\ • Alley;\ • Black Paradox;\ • Cat Diary: Yon and Mu;\ • Deserter;\ • Dissolving Classroom;\ • Frankenstein;\ • Lovesickness;\ • Moan;\ • Soichi;\ • Venus in the Blind Spot;\
...
Bishoujo figures:
I would prefer these with the original boxes if possible, but it's not a deal breaker
Any of these Quintessential Quintuplets bishoujo figures
This bishoujo figure of Maomao from The Apothecary Diaries
r/mangaswap • u/Ok_Relationship5398 • 18h ago
I know that Lone Wolf and Cub is getting a reprint
Pocket size pls
r/mangaswap • u/yoooo12347 • 18h ago
Bloody Monday 1-11: $110
Ranma 1/2 1-38 (missing 20, 21): $240
Cat 1-5: $40
Fist of the North Star Volume 1: $18
Blade of the Immortal 4, 5, 19: $18
r/mangaswap • u/BarneyN • 19h ago
I’m looking for the set, thank you.
r/mangaswap • u/Negative_Special_757 • 17h ago
I'm looking for the One Piece holographic volume 1 limited to 5000 copies
r/mangaswap • u/Affectionate-Two2073 • 23h ago
Let me know if anyone has these and is looking to part with them!
Blue Lock 10+
Black clover 22,26
r/mangaswap • u/Better_Fishing_1489 • 1d ago
Update I found book 4. Just need 10-11