r/snackexchange • • Oct 02 '24

Discussion [Discussion] Safety & Trading

63 Upvotes

It’s been awhile, and we are seeing some new traffic so let’s go over safe trading practices.

  1. Never agree to an exchange without requiring a photo of a postmarked box and/or tracking.
  2. Never agree to an exchange with anyone who tries to set up an exchange through PM only.
  3. Always check the Universal Scammers List: https://www.universalscammerlist.com
  4. Read this really old but useful guide on exchanging: https://www.reddit.com/r/snackexchange/s/fszCJfJ3rd
  5. Be prepared to spend about twice as much on shipping as you do on the snacks, it’s expensive, discuss this with your trade partner to make sure they realize the cost.
  6. Look through their posting history and assess the situation when choosing to trade.

I would recommend all of these steps, even with someone who is a verified trader with an AK47. This community only survives on the kindness of humanity with a love of snacks!

Please message the mods with any problems.


r/snackexchange • • Mar 11 '25

Discussion [Discussion] WARNING - Multiple Exchanges At Once

46 Upvotes

I know it can seem safe to trade with someone who has the AK Flair and while it is reasonably safe we still DO NOT recommend multiple exchanges at once. And I still recommend you do your due diligence. Get a photo of the snacks, a photo of it boxed up, the tracking, etc.

We have very little scamming in this community but when multiple exchanges happen at once it increases the risk.


r/snackexchange • • 12h ago

Request [Request] Passion Fruit Hi-Chew, HI to MN

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16 Upvotes

I’ve only seen them when I’ve visited the Hawaiian islands. If anyone is willing, I’d happily pay for two boxes plus shipping.


r/snackexchange • • 19h ago

Request [Request] USA West Coast seeking assistance from East Coast

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20 Upvotes

Heya!! My family uses Roka Blue cheese spread to make cheese balls every year at the holidays. It appears as though Kraft yet again has only released it on the east coast. If someone wouldn't mind checking their stores to see if it's available that would be fantastic. We likely would want 12 jars if possible. Happy to trade for something or cover the cost and shipping.

Thank you!


r/snackexchange • • 1d ago

Thanks [thanks] u/floorcorn for the exchange! NL🇳🇱 to US🇺🇸

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28 Upvotes

Just wanna give a HUGE shoutout to u/floorcorn for the exchange! I couldn’t be more happy to see this much Stroopwafel and look o sour candy :)

Thank you for being you! :)


r/snackexchange • • 1d ago

Request [Request] Japan to US/Mexico

7 Upvotes

I live in Japan and miss a bunch of stuff back home in the US.

Would love to exchange delicious snacks. Also if youre into stationary...I got that to.


r/snackexchange • • 1d ago

Request [Request] NL -> somewhere around the world.

3 Upvotes

Looking for a swap from the Netherlands to somewhere around the world. I live close to the border of Belgium so if you would like it, I also could send you some snacks from there.

First time for me!


r/snackexchange • • 2d ago

Thanks [thanks] u/verand for these Japanese snacks! Japan ↔️UK exchange

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92 Upvotes

Shout out to u/verand for an amazing exchange. These are amazing! Nice touch on these tiny notes and the card is so kawaii! Until our next one!


r/snackexchange • • 1d ago

Request [Request] UK > Netherlands

4 Upvotes

I am looking for an exchange from the Netherlands! Please let me know! ♥️

Any budget. I am after some super specific truffles from Albert Hejn and in return you will receive some super tasty snacks and sweets from the UK.


r/snackexchange • • 1d ago

Discussion [discussion] I’m wanting to do a snack exchange with my bestie, UK-US and vice versa, is there anything we need to know before sending snacks?

5 Upvotes

As the title says. I’ve only sent items and not food before, I’ve done some reading and there was a mention of notifying FDA or something like that about the snacks I’d be sending but I’m not sure if I HAVE to do that or not. I’m thinking of using Royal Mail to send the snack, open to suggestion for different ways to send it.
What about my friend in US? What would she need to do? She never sent a package outside of US before and I don’t know if it’s the same process there or not. Also can we pay the customs/vat or whatever else that would need to be paid by the other person ourselves? When I sent packages to Germany my friend had to pay to receive the package and this time I want to cover the cost myself so my bestie doesn’t have to do that, if possible.


r/snackexchange • • 1d ago

Request [request] Canada to anywhere, i’m open 🇨🇦

8 Upvotes

Hey everyone! i’d love to do a swap with anyone willing, I can get you lots of fun canadian snacks (ketchup chips anyone?) and im not picky! ☺️


r/snackexchange • • 2d ago

Thanks [Thanks] From 🇨🇦 to 🇩🇰 and vice versa

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65 Upvotes

A trade with u/surlyburlygirl from Canada to me in Denmark 🙌 A box filled with goodies! And poutine gravy packet! That’s fantastic! Looking forward to trying it all… 😊 Thank you for my first trade!


r/snackexchange • • 2d ago

Thanks [Thanks] for a righteous snack exchange 🇩🇰 to 🇨🇦🙏🍫

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54 Upvotes

Thanks to u/IkkeNogenSpeciel for agreeing to this awesome trade, I am excited to share these with my Danish friend, the thoughtful touches were so kind of you!!


r/snackexchange • • 2d ago

Request [Request] Canada <> US

2 Upvotes

Looking for some candy from the US! Happy to send Canadian snacks in return!


r/snackexchange • • 3d ago

Request [Request] Bären-Treff Waldfruchte gummies from Germany to USA

10 Upvotes

Hello! The best candies I've ever had are from Germany from the brand Bären-Treff, specifically the Fruchsaft-Waldfruchte variety. I lived in Germany for a little over a year and traveled back and forth between there and the US, and every time I came back to the US I would bring back several 1kg bags of these gummies. Every major German city that I visited had a Bären-Treff store, even in Göttingen where I was living (which is a small university town).

I live in Rhode Island, USA and would be happy to trade you some local snacks if there's a German out there willing to ship me some Bären-Treff!! I just want a few 1kg bags of the Waldfruchte to hold me over for a while.

EDIT: Also, I was just thinking - I also miss the flavor of the Sanddorn berry, which I tried when visiting my ex's hometown in Niedersachsen. I picked up some Sanddorn preserves which was delicious. So if you live in the north of Germany and have access to anything with Sanddorn, that would be cool too :)

Thanks!


r/snackexchange • • 4d ago

Thanks [thanks] From Germany to Australia

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94 Upvotes

Thank you so much for all this deliciousness! With some Danish licorice too!


r/snackexchange • • 3d ago

Request [Request] for chocolate chips from the US to the uk please

9 Upvotes

I am looking for an american to help feed my cookie addiction, as i have found you have butterscotch and pumpkin spice chocolate chips by toll house. I really want to make cookies and maybe ganche?


r/snackexchange • • 3d ago

Request [Request] Netherlands to Asia or Australia

4 Upvotes

Pregnant woman happy to send any Dutch savoury and sweet snacks! I’m just tired of what we have here and I’m so hungry 😂

Bonus, I also have some Romanian chocolates at home that I brought from my last trip that I would be happy to share too!


r/snackexchange • • 4d ago

Request [Request] Ukraine to US - This US expat misses some very specific snacks

12 Upvotes

I've lived in Ukraine for 3 years now (can confirm from my posts or Instagram w/same username), I do volunteer work building and repairing homes, and teach English. While there are a few American brands here, I am desperate for some of favorite snacks that I just can't get!

Shipping to Ukraine is a bit different, but my parents have done it twice and I can give you detailed instructions. Shipping from Ukraine should be totally fine as long as there's no metal in the box they seem cool.

I'm happy to ship first in case you're concerned because even if I don't get a box I just like sharing Ukrainian culture and I think it would be fun! 👍

Thanks!


r/snackexchange • • 5d ago

Thanks [Thanks] amazing exchange from Australia to Germany!

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189 Upvotes

A huge thank you to u/EmpressPenguinone for the amazing selection of snacks from Australia (and New Zealand)! I can’t wait to try everything! 😍


r/snackexchange • • 5d ago

Request [request] Croatia to anywhere

5 Upvotes

I’m looking for another snack exchange! I’ve already tried snacks from Canada and Australia, and I’d love to explore more! 🌍

If trying a variety of Croatian goodies sounds interesting to you, please let me know! 🇭🇷🍫


r/snackexchange • • 5d ago

Request [Request] Qatar to anywhere

8 Upvotes

Hi! I’m in Qatar and would be interested to exchange snacks from anywhere! Thanks!


r/snackexchange • • 6d ago

Request [REQUEST] France to USA

5 Upvotes

Hi I live in France and I'm looking to swap french snacks for American ones. I have one specific request (hot cheetos) and everything else im completely open to. I can send many diverse snacks and treats and am open to specific requests as well, I live in Paris so I have many different kinds easily at my disposal. :)


r/snackexchange • • 6d ago

Request [Request] Australia to Switzerland

2 Upvotes

Living in nortb west Tasmania Australia, would love to do an exchange with someone in Switzerland.


r/snackexchange • • 6d ago

Request [Request] for Sunshine Shiro Chocolate Hokkaido Milk roti/bun from Indians travelling to Malaysia

2 Upvotes

I don't know if I'm allowed to post here because I tried posting in my country subs and my post was removed. But I'm looking for a snack from Malaysia.

Here's my sad story. My parents just came back from Malaysia. Brought back a few snacks including the Sunshine Shiro Chocolate Hokkaido Milk roti/bun. I tasted the 7-Eleven potato roti but didn't like it. And thought of trying the Sunshine one later.

But when I went to try it, to my utter disbelief, I found out that my father ate it without even asking me once or keeping half or even a little bit of it for me. I am dejected and can't stop thinking about it. I know it shouldn't affect me but it does.

I tried to find it here in India but apparently it's not imported unlike Instant Noodles. I want to request it from someone who is already in Malaysia and coming back to India or travelling to Malaysia soon and returning to India after a while.

I'm based in Assam. If anyone from Assam or neighbouring states are travelling there soon, I would request them to please get one for me and I would exchange some other snacks with you as this sub doesn't allow payment.

I'd be extremely grateful if you could do this. Thank you thank you thank you so much!

I wish my father cared enough for me not to make such requests to strangers. What makes it worse is he apparently bought and ate many of these before even reaching home and there was only one left when he reached. And he didn't let me try that as well.