What's the appeal of a swap?

What's the appeal of a swap?

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blueovercream

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277 posts

92 months

Thursday 22nd July 2021
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I've seen a car I'd like to buy but the seller is reluctant to sell to me because he's wanting to swap for another car.

He's selling a classic 4 door saloon and is looking for a 2 seater convertible as a swap (+ cash either way I think).

To me it's the choice between getting his asking price from me immediately and being able to use that money to choose this favourite car from the entire market, or waiting until the right car comes along and being limited to only that one in a swap deal. I can't imagine there are many people wanting to make such a swap, especially in the summer.

So what's the appeal of a swap? What am I missing?

Edited by blueovercream on Thursday 22 July 22:14

blueovercream

Original Poster:

277 posts

92 months

Friday 23rd July 2021
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Hmm some interesting suggestions. Hadn’t thought there might be a dodgy reason behind it…

Currently his loss at the moment; I’ve told him I’m keen, I know I at least want to go and see it and if the car is as described then I’d probably buy it.