How does GaBoom work?
GaBoom is a peer-to-peer video game swapping website, where you can swap your video games with your fellow gamers!
- Add the video games you want to your Wish List
- Add the video games you have to your Swap List
- Hit the “Match Me” button to see the swaps you can make
- Choose the swap you want to make and send the member a swap request
- When your swap request is accepted, send your games to each other and leave feedback.
Check out our video on how GaBoom works here.
How much does it cost to make a swap?
We have our virtual currency called Booms! You only need 100 Booms to make a swap. You can buy Booms from your Booms page (100 for £1.00, 600 for £5 or 1200 for £9) or earn them by inviting your friends to GaBoom and completing swaps with positive feedback. We’re introducing new ways of earning Booms very shortly so watch this space!
Where do I buy Booms?
You can buy Booms here.
How can I earn Booms?
You can earn Booms by inviting your friends to GaBoom and receiving positive feedback on your swaps. We are introducing more ways in which you can earn Booms very soon!
How do I invite friends to GaBoom?
As a member of GaBoom, you have your own unique code which when shared with your friends allows you to earn Booms! Please see our Invite Friends page to get your code.
Where are you based?
GaBoom is currently only available in the UK. We have big plans to expand internationally within the next year. If you want GaBoom to come to your country, please email Jess at info@gaboomswap.com letting her know!
How do I get started?
To start finding swaps, simply add the games you want to your Wish List and the games you have to your Swap List. Hit “Match Me” and we’ll show you the swaps you can make.
How do I add games to my Wish List?
- You can add games to your Wish List by entering the game you want into the search bar on the homepage and clicking “I want this game”.
- You can add games to your Wish List by browsing through the games on the website and clicking the “I want this” button.
- You can add games to your Wish List by visiting your Games page and clicking the “Add a game” button next to “Games I want”.
How do I add games to my Swap List?
- You can add games to your Swap List by entering the game you have into the search bar on the homepage and clicking “I’ve got this game to swap”.
- You can add games to your Swap List by browsing through the games on the website and clicking the “I have this” button.
- You can add games to your Swap List by visiting your Games page and clicking the “Add a game” button next to “Games I will swap”.
How do I send a swap request?
- Click the “Match Me” button under the game you wish to find a swap for
- Choose the swap you wish to make from the results and click “Swap”
- Clicking “Swap” will show you all the information you need to know about the swap and the person you are about to send the swap request to.
- Simply click the “Send a swap request” button at the bottom of the page to send the swap request.
How do I contact another member if I have a question for them?
To send a member a message, click on their username to view their profile and click the “Ask user a question” button to send them a question.
What do I do if I am trying to add a game to my Wish List or Swap List but I can’t find it in the drop down menu?
If you can’t find the game you are trying to add in the drop down menu, please click the “Game not listed?” link to submit a game request. We will then add that game to our database for you.
What does the Your Matches section mean on my Match Me pages?
The “Your Matches” section on the Match Me pages shows you the swaps that are available for you.
What does the Other Matches section mean on my Match Me pages?
The “Other Matches” section shows you the potential swaps that you can make. It shows you the games that members are looking to swap in return for the game that you want or have. The “Other Matches” results gives you the opportunity to look through the games and see if you have any of the games listed (if you have clicked Match Me for a game you want) or if you want any of the games listed (if you have clicked Match Me for a game you have).
Which postage method should I use when I’m sending my game to the person I’m swapping with?
We recommend using First Class Recorded Delivery to send your games. Recorded Delivery is the most secure postage option at a very reasonable price of £1.86. Using Recorded Delivery allows you to track your game online using the Royal Mail website.
How do I know the people I am swapping with are trustworthy?
Similar to eBay, members provide feedback for one another after every swap has taken place. Members have the option to leave positive or negative feedback. Feedback is calculated on whether their swap partner sent the game when they send they would and whether the game was in the advertised condition. Members can leave comments as well as answer the questions.
Next to every game that a member has listed is their “User rating” which allows you to see whether they have received positive feedback or not. A member with five gold stars is a positive swapper! If you are hesitant about making a swap with someone, please send them a message on GaBoom to get to know them a bit more and understand that, like you, they are here to make the most out of the website and make positive swaps time after time.
If you ever don’t receive a game, please report the missing game to Jess by emailing her at info@gaboomswap.com. We will then follow up with the other member and resolve the situation – keeping you in the loop every step of the way.
How do I get in touch with Jess?
You can email Jess at info@gaboomswap.com, follow her on Twitter or chat to Jess on GaBoom’s Facebook Page.
