Some folks think their stuff is worth more as a trade vs cash. Never could figure that one out.
Yeah, that one chaps my azz, too. A $500 gun is a $500 gun, whether you buy it, or trade for it. Most will justify it as a way to make up for them taking something that they don't REALLY want, but will take for the extra profit. If someone offers to trade me something that I have no need/want for, I simply tell them no. However, you'd be surprised at the number of people, at least around here, that expect you to take in trade ANYTHING that they have on hand! I've been offered goats, horses, a 30 year old box van, musical instruments, game consoles, ancient computers, old beater guns that I couldn't sell in 20 years, and, my favorite, a 12 foot Python with all accessories..............
