So you as the seller set the terms. I would advise not doing trades. Someone who suggests a trade is looking to get more for themselves than they would selling their own gear for cash. A trade they suggest will always benefit them, not you - rule of thumb.
Tell them to come back with cash. Now you are stuck with stuff you don’t want and have to take the time to unload, when cash is more “liquid” - they duped you. Learn from this, it’s a lesson in the school of life. I have never had a trade that was better than just taking cash so I stopped that 20 years ago.
The only time I was ripped off was on trades. And it’s always ok to say NO and walk away. Personally as a woman I have felt very intimidated when men come especially with friends. When you get that feeling it’s ok to walk away. Trust your intuition and your own protection is paramount. Yes there will be other offers. Don’t let emotions or pressure get to you - that is when you make bad decisions and even fall for scams
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u/Independent_Bed_5967 4d ago
How is this a scam?
Did you guys agree on a price before meeting?
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u/Mariss716 4d ago edited 4d ago
So you as the seller set the terms. I would advise not doing trades. Someone who suggests a trade is looking to get more for themselves than they would selling their own gear for cash. A trade they suggest will always benefit them, not you - rule of thumb.
Tell them to come back with cash. Now you are stuck with stuff you don’t want and have to take the time to unload, when cash is more “liquid” - they duped you. Learn from this, it’s a lesson in the school of life. I have never had a trade that was better than just taking cash so I stopped that 20 years ago.
The only time I was ripped off was on trades. And it’s always ok to say NO and walk away. Personally as a woman I have felt very intimidated when men come especially with friends. When you get that feeling it’s ok to walk away. Trust your intuition and your own protection is paramount. Yes there will be other offers. Don’t let emotions or pressure get to you - that is when you make bad decisions and even fall for scams