Is trading the way to go.

[FlyDawg72]

With the recent increase of prices I am trying to decide if trading is the way to go. For instance I have a WASR AK that I wouldnt feel comfortable listing for some of the prices I have seen lately. Then again if I were to sell it to buy something else I would have to pay recent prices for it. I guess if its something I dont use and am in no hurry maybe I should list it for a specific trade. That way both feel like we got what we want. I have never traded but is seeming like a more valid option as of late.

I think trading is the best way to go. As long as you're in a position to wait for your EXACT trade. If I see someone with a TRADE ONLY item I'm interested in, I typically ask if they have a cash price in mind ... IN PM ... which I prefer instead of offering a ridiculously low ball offer. I personally don't have much to offer in the way of trades, so it's tough for me to work those deals.

 

[T. May]

Yes

 

[svjarvis]

I've gone from a mosin Nagant to a raging bull thru trading

 

[JRDawg]

I have only sold in the past but, I am thinking about trading my NIB Marlin 30-30.

 

[NGIB]

The nifty thing about trading is there is no absolute dollar value. I've traded up and traded down but if both parties walk away happy - it was a good trade...

 

[2005Redfire6]

Thats how I got into a G19 was trading another Glock...

 

[dial1911]

I prefer to trade... just at the moment, I really want to keep the couple guns I have.

I used to keep some trade fodder around just in case I saw something interesting pop up. Got rid of all that stuff and just kept the few I really liked. Although I'm kind of tempted to list my GSG and see what kind of offers I get. Problem is, it's a lot of fun to shoot!

 

[napp]

I would be embarrassed to advertise a cash price for my WASR AK under current market conditions. However, I might consider an even swap for a nice, clean, low mileage Corvette if the Corvette was the right color.

 

[CAMSDADDY]

I would be embarrassed to advertise a cash price for my WASR AK under current market conditions. However, I might consider an even swap for a nice, clean, low mileage Corvette if the Corvette was the right color.

Im not picky about color. Im not trying to undercut your offer but I am the original poster. :P

 

[Sharpsburg]

Trading is the way to go for sure! I have always enjoyed trading, but now more than ever it is the only way to keep values relatively fair. But to keep it fair in today's market, I guess you have to have something that also appreciated in value. Although, I admit that "fairness" is rather subjective. If both traders are happy then that is a good trade. But for me to have a happy trade experience, I usually prefer that I receive a fair value. For example, I would love to trade for a S&W shield, but I sure as hell am not going to trade away my desert eagle for one.