Trade values vs sale values...

[bigdawg71a]

So, I see this alot n I don't get it.
Someone lists a gun for sale at, let's say, a reasonable price. But then, they list the trade worth at a hundred, hundred fifty higher....
Can someone explain this to me please?

 

[BIKER13]

abject stupidity seems like

 

[geezer]

Because you don’t always get offered something you want, but would take it if it’s worth more than your sale price? I’m guessing here.

 

[bigdawg71a]

Because you don’t always get offered something you want, but would take it if it’s worth more than your sale price? I’m guessing here.

Makes sense. Hadn't thought of that.

 

[300_whisper]

Let’s be honest…during a trade guys always under value your item and over value theirs. I think making the trade value higher is a preemptive way of letting a potential trader know not to do that. That’s my 2 cents.

 

[Fatal_Bert]

It's not something I do but I get why people do it. It just indicates to me they're more interested in selling than trading, but will trade for the right deal.

 

[Rougarou]

It's not something I do but I get why people do it. It just indicates to me they're more interested in selling than trading, but will trade for the right deal.

Bingo we have a winner

 

[CTS Tactical]

I think it is silly myself. If a gun is worth x amount of dollars it is worth the same regardless of whether trading for cash or other items of equal value. If I say my gun is worth $400 then I want that either $400 in Cash or $400 worth of trade items.

 

[300_whisper]

I think it is silly myself. If a gun is worth x amount of dollars it is worth the same regardless of whether trading for cash or other items of equal value. If I say my gun is worth $400 then I want that either $400 in Cash or $400 worth of trade items.

True, but what happens is someone will PM you and say hey I’ll straight trade your $400 Glock for my $200 Ruger wrangler. They think that’s a perfectly fair trade. Bumping your item $600 will hopefully keep those guys in check.

 

[Rougarou]

I think it is silly myself. If a gun is worth x amount of dollars it is worth the same regardless of whether trading for cash or other items of equal value. If I say my gun is worth $400 then I want that either $400 in Cash or $400 worth of trade items.

Cool I have a custom stippled Taurus G2 that was professionally stippled by my neighbor's dog I would trade you even for your $400 item, that's why I do the trade higher I would take less for cash if I'm needing the money but if someone wants to offer a trade I would like something equal in value of mine.