Straight answers
Frequently asked questions
The short version: it looks like shopping, but it is all pretend.
Is ShoPretend a real store?
No. ShoPretend is a simulated shopping experience. Listings may represent real kinds of products, but nothing on the site is sold or shipped.
Will I ever be charged?
No. ShoPretend does not charge real money and does not collect card, bank, or other payment information.
What are pretend credits worth?
Nothing in monetary terms. Credits are entertainment-only counters and cannot be purchased, withdrawn, transferred, or exchanged for cash, products, or services.
Do orders or tracking updates mean something is coming?
No. Orders, shipping choices, and tracking timelines are playful simulations. No package exists and nothing will arrive.
Are bids and offers binding?
No. Bids and offers are simulated, create no payment obligation, and do not reserve or purchase a real product.
Why do I need an account?
An account keeps your pretend balance, cart, bids, offers, and simulated orders together. Registration asks for a name or nickname, email address, and password—not payment information.