I put that at maybe $50-55 for the KC pieces versus about $60 for the GSX/DC 75 pieces. Pretty much a fair trade.

Nah, I wouldn't do that trade either. I'd say the trader with the KC figs is giving up less than the other guy. Just my opinion, though.

Well RE: Supes, I don't think I can afford any of the Supes available. And I just acquired a KC Shazam for my Poison Ivy and Harley Quinn duo so that worked for me.

I did score my WL Animal Man I was raving about yesterday though

Suga, you gotta ease up on the trade thing.

There is no such thing as a "good" trade, unless you are happy with what you got VS what you gave up. Anything else is subjective. You can look at secondary market prices if you are concerned with the monetary value (such as it is) of these pieces, but those are subject to fluctuation with different ages of play and rulings.

Go with your gut, man.

This is the truth. I personally wouldn't agree to that trade but someone out there would. If they're happy with the transaction, then that's the bottom line.

That's why I said that it was fair. The dollar value swing is minor enough that it's not a colossal rip-off for either party, and if one, for example, happens to be awash in Modern Age figures, but yearns for old stuff (hey, it could happen), it all works out.

Not to worry gents. That trade did not happen. I acquired a KC Shazam for a BATB Harley and Poison Ivy and I acquired a WL Animal Man for GSX Wolverine SR And WoS Daken LE.

If I was in a more beneficial financial situation, I wouldn't be trading as much, but since I'm not able to just buy the pieces that I want, I have to trade to get the older pieces that I want.

Also, as I told you yesterday, I really enjoy the whole trading game. I find the hunt and bartering to be very enjoyable.

Fellow LPCers, I ask for your advice and constructive criticism on another trade-related matter:

Should iTrader feedback be given for local trades?

Player 1 has recently become an active trader on the Realms. So has Player 2. Both individuals are regulars at the venue where I'm the tournament organizer.

Recently both players agreed to a trade. Nothing was agreed upon via the Realms. A search of all of Player 1's trade threads does not reveal any posts from Player 2 that would indicate otherwise.

Player 1, however, apparently is insisting that Player 2 leave iTrader feedback because a follow-up PM or two regarding the trade was sent. Player 2 refuses as the deal is local. However, Player 2 is concerned that Player 1 will retaliate with negative feedback.

I'm of the opinion that iTrader feedback in this scenario is not warranted. I've already PMed phantalien for his input but I also wanted to see what the non-moderator stance would be.

I have no problem with people leaving iTrader feeback for local trades because the point of iTrader is to show that you're a trustworthy person. I have gotten one or two due to local trades. That being said, I don't think it's fair to ask if you both don't agree on it beforehand.

Phantalien's response, which I forwarded to Player 2:

That makes total sense. I can see it both ways really.

Sorry, Suga, not trying to dampen your trading spirit here. This is just a situation that has been brewing for a few weeks now at my local venue.

Oh, don't worry about it. I'm totally addicted to trading now. I'm hoping once I acquire the pieces listed in my trade thread, I'll be able to take a break until Cap comes out.