Trading is not easy. As we can see, C&R is like a house, each sample is different, even for same type same subvariation. Say, you have a domain, you're looking for a specific variation, and you see one on market, does not mean it's definitely attractive to you? Not necessarily. Frequently, it might not match your condition requirement, it might miss key accessory, etc. That's still assume you're in domain for long time, have viewed thousands of samples of that type of gun in hand, and know the thing reasonably well, not depends on what seller tells you... even in this case, the condition might not match your requirement.
Assume the condition matches your requirement. Is the price acceptable? That's another big question mark. It takes years to figure out what's available at what rate.. "things like this appear every month? every quarter? every year? every 5 years? 10 years?" Rarity based on condition, and associated cost, is an important consideration.
Assume the price is also right. Then, there is yet another factor -- your item for trading. What's the other party's assessment on your item? Does it match his/her need? Priced right? He/she knows the value of it? etc, etc.
So, trading usually does NOT work for higher end guns. Usually, only works for low end items. Trade CAI MN 1895 revolver with Yugoslavian Tokarev, that works well.
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