Detailed Guide

Adding Items

Once you have registered you can start adding items.

There are 4 categories of items:
- Books
- CDs/Vinyls
- DVDs/Videos (VHS)
- Video Games

Adding Books
Adding CDs/Vinyls
Adding DVDs/Videos
Adding Video Games

Adding Books

Click on the 'Add Book' link in the menu on the left. You will be taken to a form and asked to enter the details about the book.

Firstly, you will need to enter the ISBN (International Standard Book Number) for the book. This will be a unique 10 or 13 digit number and is usually found on the back of the book above the barcode. This is a required field when adding a book as it makes it much easier to search for a specific book this way. You should enter the ISBN without any spaces or hyphens, otherwise the book may not be found when searched for.

Next you will need to enter the Forename and Surname of the author. If the author uses their initials, enter this in the Forename field. (E.g. J.K. Rowling would be Forename: J.K. Surname: Rowling). If the author uses only one name, put this name as the surname and put an X in the Forename.

Title should be entered as written on the book.

You will then need to choose a genre that the book falls into. Select one of the options from the drop down box (e.g. Thriller)

Next, select the format of the book: hardback or paperback.

You will now need to select the condition the book is in. A rough guide to this is as follows:
As New - Never read
Very Good - Read once or twice, pages all still intact and not bent.
Good - Read several times but all pages still intact, not too badly bent, and not written on.
Acceptable - Well read, pages slightly bent but all pages still intact and readable. Please mention any slight defects in Additional Information.

If the book is in any worse condition than Acceptable it should not be listed on Swapaholic. Books listed must always be fully readable and have no missing or loose pages.

Finally, add any additional information about the book. This is optional but remember that the more information you give about the book, the more likely it is that other users will want to swap. Suggestions for what to write here are a brief plotline or review of the book, any awards it may have won, how many pages it has, or anything else you can think of!

When you have entered all of this information, click on the 'Add' button and you will be taken to a new page where you will be given the option to add a photo of the book.

If you would like to add a photo, click 'Browse', find the photo you want to upload, and then click 'Upload Photo'. The photo must be a jpeg file and less than 100KB in size. The photo will be resized when it is uploaded.

Alternatively, you can skip this stage by clicking 'Skip Photo' (you will be able to add a photo at a later stage).

You will now be given the message 'Book Added Successfully' and be shown the details you have just entered. You have the option to edit the details straight away if you have entered anything incorrectly.

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Adding CDs/Vinyls

Click on the 'Add CD/Vinyl link in the menu on the left. You will be taken to a form and asked to enter the details about the CD or vinyl.

The first thing to enter on this page is the Artist or Band name. Please make sure you only enter one of these. If the artist only has one name (e.g. Madonna), please enter this as a band as this makes searching easier. For compilation cds, put band name as Various.

Next enter the title of the album/single.

You will then need to choose a genre that the album/single falls into. Select one of the options from the drop down box. (E.g. Pop)

Next, select the format, CD Single, CD Album or Vinyl.

You will now need to select the condition the item is in. A rough guide to this is as follows:
As New - Never used/still in its packaging
Very Good - Only listened to a few times, no scratches, no cracks in case, still has original booklet
Good - Used but still in good condition. No scratches, still has case and booklet.
Acceptable - Plays smoothly, no jumps in tracks. If any tiny glitches or missing booklet, please ensure this is mentioned in Additional Information

If the CD/vinyl is in any worse condition than Acceptable it should not be listed on Swapaholic.

Finally, add any additional information. This is optional but remember that the more information you give, the more likely it is that other users will want to swap. Suggestions for what to write here are the track listing, a brief review of the CD/vinyl, any awards it has won.

When you have entered all of this information, click on the 'Add' button and you will be taken to a new page where you will be given the option to add a photo of the CD/Vinyl.

Alternatively, you can skip this stage by clicking 'Skip Photo' (you will be able to add a photo at a later stage).

You will now be given the message 'CD/Vinyl Added Successfully' and be shown the details you have just entered. You have the option to edit the details straight away if you have entered anything incorrectly.

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Adding DVDs/Videos

Click on the 'Add DVD/Video link in the menu on the left. You will be taken to a form and asked to enter the details about the DVD or video tape.

The first thing you will need to enter is the title.

Next, you will need to choose a genre that the DVD/video falls into. Select one of the options from the drop down box. (E.g. Thriller)

Next, select the format, either DVD or Video.

You will now need to select the condition the item is in. A rough guide to this is as follows:
As New - Never watched/still in packaging
Very Good - Only watched a few times, no scratches on disc, still in case
Good - Used but still in good condition. No gaps in play, not fuzzy or jumpy, still in original case.
Acceptable - Still watchable, no gaps in play, not fuzzy or jumpy. If any tiny glitches or missing case, please ensure this is mentioned in Additional Information

If the DVD/video is in any worse condition than Acceptable it should not be listed on Swapaholic.

Finally, add any additional information. This is optional but remember that the more information you give, the more likely it is that other users will want to swap. Suggestions for what to write here are a brief plotline of the film/TV series, a short review, any awards it may have won, the film certificate (e.g., PG, 15, 18), any extras/special features.

When you have entered all of this information, click on the 'Add' button and you will be taken to a new page where you will be given the option to add a photo of the DVD/Video.

Alternatively, you can skip this stage by clicking 'Skip Photo' (you will be able to add a photo at a later stage).

You will now be given the message 'DVD/Video Added Successfully' and be shown the details you have just entered. You have the option to edit the details straight away if you have entered anything incorrectly.

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Adding Video Games

Click on the 'Add Video Game' link in the menu on the left. You will be taken to a form and asked to enter the details about the game.

The first thing you will need to enter is the title of the game.

You will then need to choose a genre that the game falls into. Select one of the options from the drop down box. (E.g. Role playing)

Next, select the platform the game is played on from the drop down box. (e.g. PC, PS2, X Box 360)

You will now need to select the condition the game is in. A rough guide to this is as follows:
As New - Never played
Very Good - Played once or twice but still in very good condition, no scratches, has original case and instruction booklet.
Good - Played quite a lot but still fully working, has original case and instruction booklet.
Acceptable - Played a lot but still fully working. If any minor glitches or missing instruction booklet please make sure this is mentioned in Additional Information.

If the game is in any worse condition than Acceptable it should not be listed on Swapaholic.

Finally, add any additional information about the game. This is optional but remember that the more information you give about the game, the more likely it is that other users will want to swap. Suggestions for what to write here are a brief overview or review of the game, any special features, what memory is needed.

When you have entered all of this information, click on the 'Add' button and you will be taken to a new page where you will be given the option to add a photo of the game.

Alternatively, you can skip this stage by clicking 'Skip Photo' (you will be able to add a photo at a later stage).

You will now be given the message 'Video Game Added Successfully' and be shown the details you have just entered. You have the option to edit the details straight away if you have entered anything incorrectly.

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