Why do some only want to TRADE a gun not sell it?

[SW_shooter]

I don't get it fellas. Why do some advertise a gun and say they will ONLY trade it for certain other guns?? What's the advantage? People will say they aren't really wanting to sell but if they got a trade for XYZ gun they would trade. Why not sell the gun and then use the money to bargin for what you really want? If you're willing to part with the gun in the first place you must not really want it all that bad.

And listen, I am not criticizing anyone by any means. Just asking a question.

Perhaps I've been in the gun buying/selling hobby too short of a time because so far I have only bought and sold, no trades. If I ended up buying a gun that I found later not to like so much, I sold it and found something else I think I wanted more. Before the Tsunomi washed away my collection I liked everything I had.

Like I said, maybe I haven't been at this long enough, I just don't get it.

 

[dcxplant]

I can't speak for others, but right now I'd love to trade my 6" M29 in blue for a 4" 629.

I'll sell, then buy, but that is a hassle.

Trade: one transaction equitable to both parties.

Sell and buy: two transaction and negotiations. Lots of room for error and can be a pita.

 

[mc5aw]

Sometimes it's easier to find a willing trade partner than a buyer. Most of us have firearms that we seldom use, and would simply like to swap for something else ... without the hassle of shopping around for something that fits our price parameters. With good trade partners, there's often much less hassle about intrinsic worth/value than for outright sales. I may have a Model 29 that would sell for $800, but am willing to trade it for a Model 66 that would sell for $725, simply because I'll have more use for the 66 and can't find one for any price. I'm more inclined not to sell the 29 for $725 cash because I'm not interested in the cash ... just a reasonable trade.

 

[Marshwheeling]

When you sell a gun, you get money for it. You spend the money and then you have nothing. When you trade, you still have a gun.


Similar deal with motorcycles, but you don't trade, you just keep your motorcycle(s).

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

Sip traded me some magic beans for my pre 17

 

[tork'd]

I love a good trade..
besides..that's the nice part about owning something, you can do with it what you want..

 

[GKC]

I'll sell, then buy, but that is a hassle.

Trade: one transaction equitable to both parties.

Sell and buy: two transaction and negotiations. Lots of room for error and can be a pita.

Well, that might be the case for face to face, local trades...but if you have to ship guns to trade, it seems like a bigger hassle to me.

When you sell a gun, you get money for it. You spend the money and then you have nothing.

Not if you spend the money on a gun...then you have a gun. AND, if you sell your gun for more money than the one you are going to buy, then you have a gun and some money.

 

[diamonback68]

AND, if you sell your gun for more money than the one you are going to buy, then you have a gun and some money.

Then you simply work out a "plus boot" either way on the trade. No big deal.

 

[loutent]

I don't get trades - take the cash and move on - but some guys like the dance.

 

[tops]

Seems to me the chance of finding someone that has what I want and wants what I have is slim to none. Easier to sell and then buy or buy and then sell. Larry

 

[perfectcircle1]

Would you get rid of your car before buying a new one? Most people, yup that's right, they trade. same difference i suppose

 

[Poodle Soup]

when the significant other finds out you have money from selling your gun the chances are your going to get help spending it on something other than another gun. Not to mention she now knows your WILLING to sell your guns and thats a foot hold no guy wants to give!

 

[Hillbilly77]

Sip traded me some magic beans for my pre 17

Shoulda held out for some magic mushrooms.

 

[timn8er]

"Perhaps I've been in the gun buying/selling hobby too short of a time because so far I have only bought and sold, no trades. If I ended up buying a gun that I found later not to like so much, I sold it and found something else I think I wanted more. Before the Tsunomi washed away my collection I liked everything I had." SW_Shooter.


So...no boating accident involved?

I have a question that's kind of on topic, maybe a little stupid, but that won't surprise anyone that has read one of my posts before, and the question is: What does CONUS mean in a classified, Continental United States?

 

[Kinman]

About the only advantage to trading autos is that you don't pay sales tax on the price reduced by the trade. I have been told that there are still a few car dealers in this part of the country that will trade you a new car for silver and gold, in a trade there is no sales tax levied. Trading is terrific, I love to trade and do not get a real sense of accomplishment in a sale, its only money...a tool. Trading involves a certain degree of attachment, you have something I want, I have something you want, lets work something out...its more of a value generated thing. I've walked away from a cash deal where after it was over I had a wad of cash in my hand and watched the other guy walk or drive away with whatever it was I had owned, didn't feel as good as having something tangible in your hand. Now precious metals is a different thing when you have those in your hand there is no denying that you have your hands on something, but cash just leaves me kind of cold, its impersonal at its best...like the old saying "Cold Hard Cash."

 

[model70hunter]

Sip traded me some magic beans for my pre 17

Did he tell you when and where to plant them? Did they come in the original box with papers? If not you may been sipped.

 

[sipowicz]

I never trade guns for guns...but I do trade whiskey for guns all the times..

 

[labworm]

Shoulda held out for some magic mushrooms.

When the Moon is in the Seventh House
And Jupiter aligns with Mars

Earworm going?

 

[GKC]

What does CONUS mean in a classified, Continental United States?

Yes, "CONUS" is an acronym for "Continental United States" which means that individuals using that term don't want to mail or ship items to Alaska or Hawaii, usually because of the higher costs involved. They just want to mail/ship within the 48 contiguous states.

We may need to come up with a different term to use to indicate that the seller doesn't want to sell/ship/mail to or in states like NY, CA, or CO: perhaps 2AONLY would be good?

 

[Fishslayer]

Seems to me the chance of finding someone that has what I want and wants what I have is slim to none. Easier to sell and then buy or buy and then sell. Larry

Maybe what you want isn't something you can just go down to the store and buy.

Sometimes the guy who has what you want isn't interested in any reasonable amount of money.

But you might have something HE wants more than he wants the piece that YOU want.

The odds improve greatly when you have literally millions of potential trade partners a mouse click away.