Trading in Grow a Garden has completely changed how players interact with each other. Before the 1.17.0 Trading & Cooking update, the only way to share items was through gifting, which left room for scams and made rare item exchanges risky. Now, the new trading system allows you to securely exchange pets, fruits, and Sheckles with friends or even random players in the lobby. Whether you want to swap a spare Raccoon for a Kitsune or earn some quick Sheckles to buy a Prismatic Seed, trading opens up a world of opportunities.
How to Get a Trading Ticket
Before you can start trading, you’ll need a Trading Ticket, which is the key to initiating any exchange. Here’s how to get one:
- Purchase from the Gear Shop: Buy a Trading Ticket for 100,000 Sheckles whenever it’s in stock.
- Buy with Robux: If you prefer the premium route, you can also purchase one for 19 Robux.
- Single-use Item: Each ticket can only be used for one successful trade. If a trade is completed, the ticket is consumed. If your request is declined, the ticket remains in your inventory for future use.
Tip: Each Trading Ticket can only be used for one successful trade. If you plan to trade multiple times, buy extra tickets in advance so you won’t run out during trading sessions.
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Step-by-Step: How to Trade in Grow a Garden
Once you have a Trading Ticket, you can start exchanging items. Here’s the step-by-step process:
- Equip the Trading Ticket: Hold the ticket in your character’s hand.
- Approach Another Player: Walk up to the player you want to trade with.
- Send a Trade Request: Press and hold the E key to send a request.
- Wait for Acceptance: The other player must accept for the trade hub window to open.
- Add Your Items:
- Click the green plus icon to select pets or fruits.
- Use the Sheckles box to add currency if needed.
- Check Item Values: The top of the trade hub shows an estimated value of both offers to help you avoid unfair trades.
- Click Accept: Both players need to accept the offer first.
- Confirm the Trade: After the initial acceptance, both parties must click Confirm to finalize the exchange.
- Trade Complete: A message will appear confirming that the trade was successful.
If you add or remove items after the other player has accepted, both of you will need to accept again to prevent last-second swaps. You can hover over fruits or pets (or hold on mobile) to see their mutations or pet age before confirming.
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Trade requests also have a timeout; if the other player does not respond, the request is automatically canceled.
Key Rules and Limitations
While the trading system opens exciting opportunities, there are a few important rules to remember:
- You Can Trade: Fruits, pets, and Sheckles.
- You Cannot Trade: Seeds, gear items, and cosmetics.
- Inventory Space Matters: If your trading partner’s pet or fruit storage is full, they must free space before the trade can complete.
- Cooldown System: Adding or removing items triggers a 5-second cooldown to prevent last-second swaps and scamming attempts.
- Dual Confirmation: Both players must Accept and then Confirm before the trade finalizes, giving an extra layer of security.
If you prefer not to receive trade requests, you can disable them from the in-game settings menu.
Tips for Safe and Efficient Trading
Trading is not only about swapping items—it’s also about protecting yourself from bad deals and maximizing value. Keep these tips in mind:
- Always Compare Item Values: Check the estimated values in the hub before accepting.
- Avoid Rushed Decisions: Use cooldowns to review your trade carefully.
- Respect the Community: Avoid spamming trade requests in the lobby.
- Plan Your Exchanges: If you plan multiple trades, stockpile tickets to save time.
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Why Trading Matters in Grow a Garden
The trading system transforms Grow a Garden from a simple gardening game into a dynamic, community-driven economy. Players can now:
- Collect rare pets and fruits faster
- Earn Sheckles by trading surplus items
- Collaborate with friends to build unique gardens
Developers have hinted that future updates may include seed trading and even a global trade hub, which could expand trading opportunities for all players.
With secure trading, Grow a Garden encourages cooperation and strategy, making progression more rewarding for both new and veteran players.
