How to Keep Your Trusted Status

Here are the key habits and expectations to maintain your Trusted status on Tradeblock:

✅ 1. Be Upfront About Every Flaw

If there’s anything off about your sneakers—creases, scuffs, glue stains, missing insoles, replacement laces—communicate it before the trade is accepted.

Rule of thumb: If you’d want to know about it before making the trade, you need to say it. Over-communicate. No surprises.

✅ 2. Triple Check Everything Before You Ship

This is where most Trusted Traders slip up. Before sealing the box, double (then triple) check:

• Correct size?

• Correct shoe?

• Left & right both included?

• Laces, box, accessories all there?
  
  

These are easy mistakes to avoid—and repeated slip-ups can cost you your status.

✅ 3. Take Clear Pre-Shipment Photos

Well-lit photos of the shoes and the packaging protect you from false claims.

📸 Snap:

• Each shoe (top, bottom, sides, etc.)

• Size tag

• The shoe box

• Laces and accessories

• Packed box with padding before sealing

These photos are just for you and our support team. Other traders will never see them.

✅ 4. Pack the Box Like It’s Your Own

No one wants to receive a crushed or torn box.

Use bubble wrap, packing paper, or clean newspaper to keep the sneaker box from bouncing around. If your shoes arrive damaged from poor packaging, it counts against you.

✅ 5. Ship Quickly, Ship Right

Once your trade partner’s shoes are authenticated, it’s your turn to ship. Don’t drag your feet.

Timely shipping = smoother trades = stronger reputation = you keep your TT status.

🔁 If You Slip Up…

We get it—mistakes happen. But if QC or auth issues start stacking up, your Trusted status may be paused or revoked. If that happens, you can appeal and earn it back by showing you're serious.

Remember: Trusted status is a privilege, not a guarantee. Keep trading clean, clear, and on point—and you’ll keep reaping the benefits.

Happy trading!

– The Tradeblock Team