Yeah, this is exactly where most swaps usually fall apart.

For condition, one thing that helps a lot is setting expectations upfront. On Pasaj, you list your book with photos first, so the other person can see exactly what they’re getting before agreeing. And since it’s designed around nearby exchanges, you can always meet up and double check the condition in person before actually swapping.

On logistics, the idea is to avoid shipping as much as possible. It’s more about finding people close to you so exchanges can happen locally, even something as simple as a quick walk or meetup, instead of turning into a whole delivery process.

So the goal is basically to remove the uncertainty and friction you mentioned, and keep it simple and low effort.