The "Is this a fair trade?" Thread

[DemetriusIsMyDad]

https://www.chickensmoothie.com/trades/viewtrade.php?id=98677665&userid=966340&signature=iWhPfwkIlxtUpH6T45c8Fg

This looks about right but I wanna make sure

Both are 2010

[winx]

Your side:
Fire Malk Elemental - 1 MA - x
1 MA = 6-9 09 rares

Their side:
2010 rare bun - three month rule
RR March 2009 White Skull Cat - three month rule or 2 09 rares
1 2020 rare
2 2021 rares
Pink aran sweater - Christmas '15 - 2015 UC
Birman Plushie and Black Cat Plushie = Christmas 2016 = 2016 Uncommon each
2019 butterfly wings - 2019 uncommon
2020 angel statue - 2020 uncommon
2020 black cat - 2020 uncommon
2020 Christmas CS Dog Plushie - 2020 uncommon
1 2010 rare --> 0.5 09 rares
2.5 09 rares total on their side + a bunch of newer rares/uncommons
In my opinion, this is pretty unfair to you if you hold value to dates. 2.5 09 rare equivalents + newer rare pets can't reach the 1 MA (6-9 09 rare) basis.

If this is the case, should I ask them to add more? /gen

You could get a lot more for 1 MA. It's difficult when dealing with such large year gaps because some hold more value to rarity versus dates and vice versa. I would recommend trying to get 09 rares or at least closer years for your Malk Elemental. If you're patient, you could end up with a really good trade for it! However, if you're more so looking for bulk newer years, then yes, I'd recommend an add.

I'd like to hear other people's opinions as well on this matter since I personally hold value to both dates and rarity. There's some cool peeps that help on this thread with opposing views that would have a great answer as well!

[Foxywoxyy]

https://www.chickensmoothie.com/trades/viewtrade.php?id=98673148&userid=978871&signature=zuPDHINz-YoygEEqesp44g

im not good with items and just got sent this, all the pets on their side are WL-

[Lorde.]

hi! my trade partner wants this for their red toxic, is it fair for me? x

hi! would love a second opinion

[♥HazelNightmare]

hi! my trade partner wants this for their red toxic, is it fair for me? x

hi! would love a second opinion

Their side
Red toxic trades for .25 nons 3-4 Ma x


Your side
RR Hyena Advent 1.5 Ma
Cream Advent x2 = 2 Ma
Desert Swirl PPS 1 Ma
Grey spotted bun 1 Ma

5.5 Ma

That puts your side over

[Spottedleaf16]

Would the 2008 Bone PPS

be a fair trade for the 2009 Malk Mutant?


How much more would need to be added to be a fair trade for a 2009 Shima Longtail?

[SeaCrest]

We've been hearing differing opinions on the value of the pets involved in this trade. Seeking further opinions, please:
trades/viewtrade.php?id=98677510&userid=5378&signature=eanZdhdkm4SPUwAxpIYA7w

I'm not terribly invested in the C$; is there an easy pet equivalent?

[Pastel-Axle]

We've been hearing differing opinions on the value of the pets involved in this trade. Seeking further opinions, please:
trades/viewtrade.php?id=98677510&userid=5378&signature=eanZdhdkm4SPUwAxpIYA7w

I'm not terribly invested in the C$; is there an easy pet equivalent?

Bumping this up as well! We’re particularly confused about the manticore; does it trade for 2 ‘09 rares like other ‘15 stores or 0.5 MAs like one person said in this thread before. For both sides, is there any trade evidence (preferably from multiple users) to support this?

[winx]

Would the 2008 Bone PPS

be a fair trade for the 2009 Malk Mutant?


How much more would need to be added to be a fair trade for a 2009 Shima Longtail?

Bone PPS is ~1 MA. Trade data doesn't show a difference in value between RR and TD for this pet.

Malk Mutant, as of 2022, seems to be trading for 1 MA as well - x. I would say it is a fair swap for the Bone PPS.

Successful trades for the Shima Longtail suggest that the pet fetches between 2-3+ MAs with consistency x x, with occasional trades showing higher values. It is worth noting that outlying trades are often the exception, rather than the rule.
This means an extra 1-2 MA would need to be added. Any outstanding demand is up to you and your trade partners.

[Pastel-Axle]

Would the 2008 Bone PPS

be a fair trade for the 2009 Malk Mutant?


How much more would need to be added to be a fair trade for a 2009 Shima Longtail?

Bone PPS is ~1 MA. Trade data doesn't show a difference in value between RR and TD for this pet.

Malk Mutant, as of 2022, seems to be trading for 1 MA as well - x. I would say it is a fair swap for the Bone PPS.

Successful trades for the Shima Longtail suggest that the pet fetches between 2-3+ MAs with consistency x x, with occasional trades showing higher values. It is worth noting that outlying trades are often the exception, rather than the rule.
This means an extra 1-2 MA would need to be added. Any outstanding demand is up to you and your trade partners.

Seconding all of this if you’d like a second opinion! This is all in line with the current successful trade data. I very much agree with your sentiment regarding outstanding higher-value trades; those outliers aren’t representative of current trade values.