Help me figure out pet worth! :D

[Pastel Candy Garden]

Hi! I just joined a couple months ago and I still haven't figured out an exact way to determine if a trade is fair or not when looking at rarity/demand/species/date. I have heard a few different answers that kind of helped explain it, but never a clear answer that can be used for every trade. Plus I have heard different answers that contradict each other (Ex: one person says that 2 commons equals one uncommon and another person says that 3 commons equals one uncommon) Because I'm horrible at explaining what kind of answers I'm looking for, I will give a hypothetical answer. This answer will not be accurate, it just shows what kind of format I'm looking for. I'd also like multiple answers if possible, just so I can have a few different opinions. Thanks everyone for your help! It's time for me to figure out how to send a fair trade once and for all lol. Hopefully I won't have to explain how I'm not good with pet values when I send trades anymore haha. Have a wonderful day!

Hypothetical answer:

"When they have the same/similar date, 2 very commons add up to the value of 1 common, 2 commons add up to 1 uncommon, etc.

When looking at date, one common equals the value of an uncommon from the year before it. One uncommon equals the value of a rare from the year before it and so on.

When looking at species, a dog or cat would be worth two other species from the same date and rarity.

A pet that is in high demand will usually be worth two other pets of the same rarity, date and species"

Oh btw, don't bump this topic please! Submit your answers in the replies if you have them, but don't just type "bump." That's considered spam! I might bump it if I don't seem to be getting any answers though.

Edit: I also need help with the same kind of thing with items, so if you can, please help with items too!

[Pastel Candy Garden]

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[Celozon]

Please don’t bump so often, you only need to bump if the thread falls off the first page of the board it is in, in the case of the help board that can take days, so it’s almost never nessesary to bump here.

As for you question, that’s sounds a lot like something usually referred to a rarity math. It’s generally accepted that rarity math doesn’t work. Pets tend to have their own individual worths that differ depending on the design, species, month, etc. and while you might use rarity math in a very simple manner (such as deciding approximately how many pets to add to your side) it needs to be adjusted for each trade depending on the pets there. There isn’t one single answer to how much pets are worth. Others might be able to help you here with some of the basics, but personally I’d suggest treating them as approximate, not exacts. ie if 2 commons = 1 uncommon, doesn’t nessearily mean any two commons equal any one uncommon.

^ that’s my personal view on rarity math anyway, some users choose to use it and stick to it very strictly, that’s up to you.

[♥HazelNightmare]

Most user use 2 for one so
2 commons would equal a uncommon from same year
2 uncommons equal a uncommon from previous year

2 uncommons equal a rare from same year
2 rares equal a rare from the year before

Keep in mind some pets have different demand , most users value dogs higher then rats does not mean they are worth less though

There are also pets that have higher demand in general, this is all user based and subjective so for that you have to ask your trading partner where they value their pet if it’s a Hugh demand one.

Then there is list pets , ( list is retired but many still use it or a modified version of it) Those lets have their own values and are worth considerably more

You also have store pets they will have the little green c$ on the pet so you can identify it
They have different values
2019 = late 2010 rare
2018 = mid 2010 rare
2017 = early 2010 rare
2016 = late 2009 rare
2015 =mid 2009 rare
2014= early 2009 rare
2013= 2 2009 rares
2012 ( list ) 3-4 2009 rares
2011 ( list) 4-5 2009 rare
2010-2009 very valuable list pets

Whenever you need help with a trade it’s best to ask in the is this trade fair thread
Forum/viewtopic.php?f=20&t=4112703

[rocoboq]

looks like you've already gotten plenty of advice! since i'm no pet-trading expert, here are some other links that may help:

understanding rarities
an in-depth guide to trading
how much is this pet worth?
how to get the dog of your dreams

[Pastel Candy Garden]

Ok! Thanks everyone. I'll stop bumping lol oops... I guess I'm more used to forum games where if it doesn't get an answer within five minutes, something is off. Plus I can be a bit impatient at times. (it's one of my worst qualities) Now seeing your answers I can tell they took a while to write and I appreciate how much time you spent helping me figure out pet rarities! I will probably stick to the rarity math that Hazeldreamer suggested, but just as an approximate guide to help me figure out how many pets to add like Celozon suggested. I already use the "Is this a fair trade" thread all the time haha! It's really useful just like you said. Thanks again for the help! This will definitely help me send fairer trades

Edit: Thanks so much for the helpful links Rocoboq! I will definitely take a look at them