Trading in Roblox lets you swap Limited and Limited U items with other players. It's one of the most popular activities for collectors — but it also has pitfalls worth knowing before you start.

What You Need to Trade

Before you can trade on Roblox you need:

  1. Roblox Premium — trading is only available to Premium subscribers
  2. Items to trade — only Limited and Limited U items from the Avatar Shop can be traded. Regular catalog items cannot be traded.
  3. The other person also needs Premium — both players in a trade must be Premium members

If you don't have Premium, the trade option simply won't appear.

How to Send a Trade Request

Method 1: From another player's profile

  1. Go to the profile of the player you want to trade with
  2. Click the three dots (more options) button
  3. Click Trade Items
  4. The trade window will open

Method 2: From your inventory

  1. Go to your own inventory on roblox.com
  2. Click on a Limited item you own
  3. Click Trade if the option appears

Building the Trade Offer

Once the trade window is open:

  1. On the left side, select the items you're offering (your items)
  2. On the right side, select the items you want from them (their items)
  3. You can also include Robux on either side to balance the trade value
  4. Review the trade values shown — Roblox shows the Recent Average Price (RAP) for each item
  5. Click Send Trade

The other player will receive a notification and can accept, decline, or counter-offer.

How to Accept or Decline a Trade

  1. Click the Trades icon (two arrows) in the left sidebar on roblox.com
  2. You'll see Inbound (trades sent to you) and Outbound (trades you've sent)
  3. Click on a trade to review it
  4. Click Accept or Decline

You have several days to respond to a trade before it expires automatically.

How to Counter a Trade

If a trade offer isn't quite right, you can counter-offer instead of declining:

  1. Open the trade in your Trades inbox
  2. Click Counter
  3. Modify the items or Robux amounts
  4. Click Send Counter

Understanding Trade Values

Roblox displays the Recent Average Price (RAP) for Limited items — this is the average price the item sold for in recent trades. However:

  • RAP is a lagging indicator — it reflects past trades, not current demand
  • Items can be over-valued or under-valued relative to RAP depending on current supply
  • The trading community uses external sites like Rolimons to check real market values
Tip: Always check a third-party value site before making a high-value trade.

How to Avoid Trade Scams

Trading scams are common on Roblox. Here's how they work and how to avoid them:

Common scam types

The “trust trade” scam: Someone asks you to send your items first, promising to send theirs after. They take your items and never trade back. Never send items outside the official trade system.

The item swap scam: During a trade, the scammer quickly swaps out a high-value item for a lower-value one right before you accept. Always check the exact items in the trade window before clicking Accept.

The fake Robux scam: Someone claims they can give you Robux outside of Roblox. Robux can only be received through official Roblox trades and transactions.

The screenshot scam: Someone sends a fake screenshot “proving” an item is worth more than it is. Always check value yourself on Rolimons or similar sites.

Rules to trade safely

  • Only trade through Roblox's official trade system — never outside it
  • Check item values yourself before every trade
  • Read the full trade window carefully before accepting
  • Never accept a trade that heavily favors the other person

Trading Tips for Beginners

Start with low-value items — practice the process with cheap Limiteds before trading anything valuable.

Understand RAP vs value — RAP and community value can differ significantly. Learn the difference before making big trades.

Don't rush — scammers often try to create urgency. A legitimate trader will wait for you to review the offer carefully.

Keep records — screenshot notable trades for your own reference.

FAQs

Can you trade Robux directly?

Not standalone — Robux can only be added to a trade as part of an item trade. You can't just send Robux to another player through the trade system.

Can you trade game passes?

No. Game passes cannot be traded.

What happens if I accept a bad trade?

Roblox does not reverse completed trades. Once accepted, it's final. If you were scammed, report the player to Roblox Support, but recovery of items is not guaranteed.

Do both players need Premium to trade?

Yes. If either player doesn't have Premium, the trade option won't be available.

Can I cancel a trade I sent?

Yes — go to Trades → Outbound, find the trade, and click Cancel before the other person accepts.