Trading safely

Last updated 12 November 2026

Trades in PinStellation happen in person: you agree on pins in the app, share one way to reach each other, then meet up and swap. A few things keep it friendly and safe.

Meet in daylight, somewhere public

Pick a park, an event or a store, during the day. Don't share your home address, and don't meet at someone else's.

Bring a friend

Trading is more fun with company, and a friend can help if something feels off.

Check the pin's back before you swap

Look at both sides of every pin, and its backing, before you hand yours over. If a pin isn't what you agreed, you don't have to trade.

Never pay to trade

Trades are pins for pins. Nobody should ask you for money, a deposit or a gift card, and you shouldn't ask anyone either.

If something's wrong

Every trader, offer and agreed trade has a menu with Report and Block. A block is total: you stop seeing each other in matches, offers and trades, open offers between you close, and any handle you shared is removed. They aren't told. A reviewer reads every report. If you're ever in danger, call your local emergency number first.