Overview
Mark as Swapped is one of the most critical actions in Pasaj. It officially verifies that two books have been exchanged between two users in real life.
The exchange method does not matter. It can be face-to-face, cargo delivery, or any mutually agreed method. What matters is that both parties have physically completed the book swap.
This action directly affects:
- The status of both books
- The related chat
- Any other incoming and/or outgoing proposals related to the swapped books
- Any other chats involving the swapped books
For this reason, you should only mark a book as swapped after the exchange is truly completed.
Before You Mark as Swapped
As explained in Getting Started, the journey of a book in Pasaj follows a structured flow:
- A book is added to Pasaj.
- A proposal is sent or received.
- The proposal is accepted.
- A chat is automatically created.
- Users discuss the details of the exchange.
It is important to understand that accepting a proposal does not mean the swap is completed. The agreement simply unlocks the chat.
Users must use the chat to:
- Confirm the condition of the books
- Decide the exchange method
- Agree on logistics and timing
- Clarify any final details
Only after the books are physically exchanged should one of the users proceed with Mark as Swapped.
How to Mark a Book as Swapped
Once the exchange is completed in real life:
- Visit the Chats
page in bottom navigation bar. - Open the relevant chat where the swapped books are discussed.
- Tap the more options
button in the top right corner. - Select Mark as Swapped.
- Confirm your decision when Pasaj asks for final verification.
After confirmation, a system message will appear in the chat informing both users that the swap is awaiting the other party’s verification.
What Happens After You Mark as Swapped
Once a user confirms the swap, the other user has 72 hours to respond.
There are three possible outcomes ⤵️
The Other User Confirms Within 72 Hours
If the other party confirms:
- The swap is officially completed ✅
- Both books are removed from each user’s My Books
page. - The books are moved to Completed Swaps
- A final system message confirms completion inside the chat.
- The chat is closed and archived.
At this point, the lifecycle of both books within Pasaj is finalized.
You can review completed exchanges anytime from the Completed Swaps section within My Books page. See Completed Swaps for details.
The Other User Declines
If the other party declines the swap:
- The chat reopens automatically.
- Both users can continue discussing the issue.
- Either party may decide to Mark as Withdrawn and close the chat permanently.
This ensures that misunderstandings can be clarified before finalizing the exchange.
No Action Within 72 Hours
If the other user neither confirms nor declines within 72 hours:
- Pasaj automatically confirms the swap.
- Both books are removed from My Books
- The books are transferred to Completed Swaps
- The chat is closed and archived.
This prevents swaps from remaining in an unresolved state.
Impact on Other Proposals and Chats
Marking a book as swapped has system-wide consequences for that book.
Once a swap is done and confirmed by both parties;
- All active incoming proposals for the swapped books are automatically declined (if any).
- All active outgoing proposals for the swapped books are automatically withdrawn (if any).
- Any other active chats involving the swapped books are automatically marked as withdrawn.
This ensures:
- No duplicate swaps
- No conflicting agreements
- Full transparency for other users
- A consistent and reliable book exchange process
In simple terms, once a book is marked as swapped, it no longer exists in any active transactions. It has completed its journey.
Important Considerations
Mark as Swapped is not reversible once completed.
You should only use this action when:
- The books have been physically exchanged.
- Both parties agree the swap has been completed.
- There are no pending disputes.
If you are unsure, continue the discussion in chat before taking action.
Using this feature responsibly ensures trust, accuracy, and fairness across the Pasaj community where users swap books nearby, exchange books nearby, and reliably find books nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does “Mark as Swapped” mean in Pasaj?
Mark as Swapped officially verifies that two books have been physically exchanged between two users in real life.
When should I use the Mark as Swapped action?
You should only use it after the books have been physically exchanged and both parties agree the swap is completed.
Does accepting a proposal mean the swap is completed?
No. Accepting a proposal only unlocks the chat. The swap is completed only after using Mark as Swapped and final confirmation.
Can I mark a book as swapped before meeting in person?
No. You should only mark as swapped after the exchange is truly completed, regardless of the exchange method.
How do I mark a book as swapped?
Go to Chats, open the relevant chat, tap More Options in the top right corner, select Mark as Swapped, and confirm your decision.
What happens immediately after I mark as swapped?
A system message appears in the chat informing both users that the swap is awaiting the other party’s verification.
How long does the other user have to respond?
The other user has 72 hours to confirm or decline the swap.
What happens if the other user confirms within 72 hours?
The swap is officially completed, both books are removed from My Books, moved to Completed Swaps, a final system message confirms completion, and the chat is closed and archived.
Where can I review completed swaps?
You can review them in the Completed Swaps section within My Books.
What happens if the other user declines the swap?
The chat reopens automatically, and both users can continue discussing the issue. Either party may choose to mark the swap as withdrawn.
What if the other user does nothing within 72 hours?
Pasaj automatically confirms the swap, removes both books from My Books, transfers them to Completed Swaps, and closes the chat.
Does marking as swapped affect other proposals?
Yes. All active incoming proposals for the swapped books are automatically declined, and all active outgoing proposals are automatically withdrawn.
What happens to other chats involving the swapped books?
Any other active chats involving the swapped books are automatically marked as withdrawn.
Can a swapped book remain in active transactions?
No. Once confirmed as swapped, the book is removed from all active transactions.
Is Mark as Swapped reversible?
No. Once the swap is completed and confirmed, the action cannot be reversed.
Should I mark as swapped if there is a dispute?
No. If there are pending issues or misunderstandings, continue discussing in the chat before taking action.
Why does marking as swapped affect the entire system?
It ensures no duplicate swaps, no conflicting agreements, and full transparency across all related proposals and chats.
Does the exchange method matter when marking as swapped?
No. The method—face-to-face, cargo delivery, or any mutually agreed option—does not matter as long as the physical exchange is completed.
What is the lifecycle of a book before marking as swapped?
A book is added, a proposal is sent or received, the proposal is accepted, a chat is created, details are discussed, and only after physical exchange should it be marked as swapped.