Ax Trade Plugin makes trading safe by swapping items and money directly. The plugin can't know what you agreed to, though. Your last line of defence is checking the trade screen carefully before you confirm.
What to inspect on the other player's side
1. Item type: Hover over every item. A renamed item can carry a fancy name but be something cheap underneath.
2. Stack size: Make sure the count matches the deal. A stack of 64 and a stack of 6 look similar at a glance.
3. Enchantments and durability: For tools and armour, check that the enchantments are the ones promised and the item isn't nearly broken.
4. Money amount and currency: If they're paying cash, confirm both the number and the type of currency. The plugin supports several currencies, so the wrong one is an easy mistake or trick.
Watch for last-second changes
- If the other player swaps or removes an item, re-check everything before confirming again.
- Don't rush because someone is pressuring you in chat.
- If something looks off, close the trade window and talk it through. Closing means nothing has been exchanged yet.
Take a screenshot of the trade screen for valuable deals. It gives staff evidence if a dispute comes up later.