why does sellers amp up the trade value when offering a trade on a sale ad?

[ssgrock3]

I never understood this. I always get the impression it is for either if the potential buyer overrates their trade option, or if the seller thinks they should get something additional if they take a trade.

Ex: I am selling an item for $300 or a trade value of $350.

If you don't really want to take a trade, then don't. If a trade is valued out of line, then discuss it or decline it. But I see overpriced stuff sell nearly everyday so I guess it is working for the sellers, but folks can't hardly complain about pricing if they always pay retail. Just my .02.

 

[okietool]

You can always go lower.
It's kind of hard to go higher if you start low.
WRLPM

 

[TwoForFlinching]

Because everyone and their dog thinks their piece is worth MSRP... An those that are, aren't for sale lol

 

[Honey Badger]

Because there are certain DOUCHE BAGS on here that will offer a Jennings 22lr as an even trade for an Armalite AR10.

 

[okietool]

Because there are certain DOUCHE BAGS on here that will offer a Jennings 22lr as an even trade for an Armalite AR10.

If I could get that trade my Jennings for someone's AR, you could call me whatever you like,

 

[ssgrock3]

I have been offered far less items as trade also, but it is awful easy to say No, or make a counteroffer.

 

[Honey Badger]

If I could get that trade my Jennings for someone's AR, you could call me whatever you like,

LOL. True...VERY true.

 

[ArGyLe64]

No. It's because most of the people on here like to lowball. I could offer up a brand new GLOCK, still in the box, never opened or used, for less than what you would pay for it in the store (sans sales tax or shipping) and I would still get a low ball offer. I, like most, buyers selling brand new items would like to at least break even on the transaction.

 

[ssgrock3]

you do not have to negotiate a properly priced item. Priced to where you are comfortable at selling it and still making it a deal for the seller. Hard to find, or items unique in one way or another are the exception. common guns are not.

 

[dieseltech09]

Because most people are willing to take a bigger hit for cash. But if you offer a straight trade its needs to be closer to an equal value trade. cash price is almost always less than trade value