So you found a game you like on one of the WTS forums and are now ready to deal. Make sure that you have scouted around for the best deal. There are sellers who charge a slightly higher price for games which are Region 1 or 2. Region 3 usually fetch a lower price compared to R1 or 2. In most cases, there aren't that many differences between the different regions to be honest. The instruction manual might not be in English and there might be some online issues, but besides that, all is golden. The play-code is usually the same so there is no need to worry.

Start by personal messaging the seller in a friendly and cheerie tone. I hate it when people who want to buy from me act rude or lack courtesy. Do not be afraid to state your preferred price straight away. Offer a price that you are prepared to pay. Most sellers who are selling 'new' or 'hot' games are usually not willing to haggle. So prepare to be disapointed. Next, you need to work out your payment method.

COD

Cash on Delivery or COD is probably the most preferred method out there. It is almost 100% safe and neither party needs to stick his or her neck out on the line. This is also where you can cut a little bit of cost to your purchase. Arrange to meet where it is most convenient for both of you. Choose a place where you visit often during the weekends such as shopping malls. Some buyers also like to meet at LRT stations which are near to places they commute to and fro. Sometimes, even if you can score a great discount from a seller, it doesn't mean anything if you have to travel really far to collect the game. You end up not saving any monet at all. So choose sellers who live close to where you are and negotiate for a win-win situation.

POSLAJU / FEDEX

Poslaju is a great tool for a lot of active sellers. It also means that buyers from outside of Klang Valley can join in the fun of trading. I like using Poslaju as it is really convenient and quite safe. So far I've never had any lost packages. Be wary though, you ought to check the reliability of the seller before you agree to a payment. Check the seller's posts to make sure that he/she is an active member of the forum. A lot of sellers also post their succesful trade list to establish credibilty. Do check these sellers out. The most important thing you need to get from the seller is the tracking number, which you can cross check with the POS Malaysia to find out where your package is. It usually arrives the next day.

TRADING

I love trading. It saves a lot of trouble of money exchanging hands and you usually can get a really good deal. Your unwanted game might well be another man's treasure. Search for WTT threads in these forums and look at what they have to offer. You might sometimes need to top up some cash in order to make it work, but it usually is a win-win situation. This is a great way to get rid of a game that you thought were going to be good, but just wasn't your cup of tea. For example, the guitar hero games are great for trading. There are so many of them and players tend to want to play new songs all the time. Since the gameplay is relatively the same, why not trade? Guitar Hero World Tour for Rockband as an example.

A lot of Malaysian gamers are great individuals. If you get a chance to meet them, don't forget to take down their PSN ID and phone number. You might end up establishing a great long lasting relationship with fellow PS3 gamers. They might even think of you first when they have more games to sell!