Help:FAQ

What is WikiTradingcards?
WikiTradingcards is a collaborative website for collectors and enthusiasts. Visitors like you can engage other collectors by creating, editing, and discussing articles of your choosing, then buy and sell items related to that article via our secure, e-commerce service partner, WikiSafe. Create an account today and enjoy your collections.

How much does WikiTradingcards cost?
WikiTradingcards is free. Registration is free. Editing is free. Posting ads is free.

How do I use WikiTradingcards?
Visit the WikiTradingcards Help section.

How do I change my account information?
Select "my preferences" in the wiki or log into WikiSafe to change your address and payment information.

Is WikiTradingcards in beta?
Yes. "Beta" means the software is being tested. If you experience problems using the site, or have any suggestions, please send feedback by visiting WikiCollectables and using the contact page.

Can I copy articles from other wikis?
Only if they are using the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike License. Wikipedia, for example, is using this same license. Note in the "summary" of your edit page from where you are copying content in order to give credit to the source.

How do I discuss articles with others?
Every article has a corresponding "talk" page. Select the "discussion" tab on the article of your choosing to exchange ideas or chat about that article.

How do I know if any changes have been made to an article?
Articles can be "watched" by registered users. Select the "watch" link at the top of the article to add it to your watchlist.

How do I find a particular article?
Search for articles by entering a keyword in the search field.

How do I know the information is correct?
WikiTradingcards is a wonderful collaborative resource. Additional site tools are available for established users (administrators) to manage the content. But, keep in mind users should balance their wiki enjoyment with authoritative sources.

How do I buy a collectable?
WikiTradingcards articles and user pages have corresponding buy/sell pages. "Make A WikiSafe Offer" on any buyer ad to initiate an exchange. Visit the buying and selling page for more information.

What is WikiSafe?
WikiSafe automates an escrow transaction between you and a buyer or seller. Select the "buy/sell" tab from any article to place your ad or "Make a WikiSafe Offer". WikiSafe is designed exclusively for WikiCollectables websites ---it's easy to use, walks buyer and seller through the exchange, and uses a traditional escrow process for secure e-commerce. Visit WikiSafe dotcom for more information.

Is WikiSafe available worldwide?
No. WikiSafe is currently only available in the United States.

How much does WikiSafe cost?
WikiSafe's fees are listed here.

How do I buy and sell securely?
Use WikiSafe for secure trading.

How do I sell a collectable?
Select the buy/sell link at the top of the article discussing the collectable you want to sell and post a Seller ad. Visit the buy/sell overview page for more information.

I've posted several ads. How do I track all of them?
Your user page's corresponding buy/sell page shows your ads.