# Haggle - a game of trading and secrets **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 22, 2007, 9:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136 "2007-05-22T21:01:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 9:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/181 "2007-05-25T21:46:40Z")
[QUOTE=USCDiver] As long as we’re quoting I think it’s ok. I’m unsure where I am in my own offer numbering and do I number counter offers based on the original offer number or based on where I am in my own series? [/QUOTE] Your own series. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/182 "2007-05-25T21:51:14Z")
**billyb0b** Holds rules: 3, 8, 13, 17 Has seen rules: 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 12, 16 And holds these cards: A (3), B, D, P, Q, R, U **Doctor Who** Holds rules: 1, 6, 12, 16 Has seen rules: 3, 4, 8, 13, 14, 17 And holds these cards: N (2), A, D, E, L, M, O, P, R, S **Dragoness** Holds rules: 4, 5, 13, 18 Has seen rules: 8, 9, 11, 19 And holds these cards: D (4), B, H, M, P, R, W, X **Hal Briston** Holds rules: 1, 5, 11, 15 Has seen rules: 2, 3, 4, 6, 13, 19 And holds these cards: F (2), A, B, D, G, P, R, T, U, Y **MadTheSwine** Holds rules: 1, 9, 12, 19 Has seen rules: And holds these cards: S (3), E (2), H (2), C, F, K, V **NAF1138** Holds rules: 3, 9, 15, 20 Has seen rules: 4, 5 And holds these cards: A (2), B, C, D, G, J, K, O, R, U, W **nesta** Holds rules: 1, 10, 11, 17 Has seen rules: And holds these cards: A (2), I (2), C, E, H, M, W, X, Z **Omi no Kami** Holds rules: 4, 7, 14, 20 Has seen rules: And holds these cards: B (2), T (2), A, E, J, L, N, O, V **percypercy** Holds rules: 3, 6, 14, 18 Has seen rules: 13, 15 And holds these cards: D (2), E, F, G, H, I, K, O, Q, U **Priceguy** Holds rules: 2, 7, 13, 16 Has seen rules: 14 And holds these cards: F (2), L (2), E, G, I, M, N, O, R, Y **Uncommon Sense** Holds rules: 2, 10, 14, 17 Has seen rules: 13 And holds these cards: M (2), C, F, G, I, J, L, N, Z **USCDiver** Holds rules: 2, 8, 15, 19 Has seen rules: 1, 4, 5, 13 And holds these cards: O (2), C, E, G, J, K, P, Q, S, T, Y ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/183 "2007-05-25T22:04:04Z")
Hal Offer #5: Open offer – A look at the rule of your choice in exchange for a look at Rule #14. Edited to note: Only **Omi no Kami** , **percypercy** or **Uncommon Sense** are in a position to accept this right now… ---
**Author:** ![USCDiver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uscdiver/32/354_2.png) [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/184 "2007-05-25T22:08:48Z")
USCDiver Offer #5: to Hal Briston, I’ll show you Rule #8 and an O card in exchange for Rule #11 and an A card ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/185 "2007-05-25T22:18:35Z")
[QUOTE=USCDiver] USCDiver Offer #5: to Hal Briston, I’ll show you Rule #8 and an O card in exchange for Rule #11 and an A card [/QUOTE] No, I’ve got plans for my A Card. However, I’d be willing to part with either a B Card or an F Card. Oprionally, we could make it straight rule-for-rule trade. Hang on…lemme make this official: Counteroffer #1: **USCDiver** trades a look at his Rule #8 and an O Card in exchange for a look at my Rule #11 and either a B Card or an F Card. Counteroffer #2: **USCDiver** trades a look at his Rule #8 in exchange for a look at my Rule #11. ---
**Author:** ![USCDiver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uscdiver/32/354_2.png) [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/186 "2007-05-25T22:24:00Z")
[QUOTE=Hal Briston] Counteroffer #1: **USCDiver** trades a look at his Rule #8 and an O Card in exchange for a look at my Rule #11 and either a B Card or an F Card. [/QUOTE] Counter Offer #6: Hal Briston gets a look at Rule #8 and O card in exchange for a look at Rule #11 and a D card ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/187 "2007-05-25T22:33:08Z")
[QUOTE=USCDiver] Counter Offer #6: Hal Briston gets a look at Rule #8 and O card in exchange for a look at Rule #11 and a D card [/QUOTE] No, I have plans for my D Card as well. Ok, let’s try this: Counter Offer #6: I get a look at Rule #8 and O card, in exchange for **USCDiver** getting a look at Rule #11 and a Y Card. ---
**Author:** ![USCDiver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uscdiver/32/354_2.png) [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/188 "2007-05-25T22:34:55Z")
[QUOTE=Hal Briston] No, I have plans for my D Card as well. Ok, let’s try this: Counter Offer #6: I get a look at Rule #8 and O card, in exchange for **USCDiver** getting a look at Rule #11 and a Y Card. [/QUOTE] Offer #6 accepted: USCDiver gets a look at Rule 11 and a Y card, Hal Briston gets a look at Rule 8 and an O card ---
**Author:** ![USCDiver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uscdiver/32/354_2.png) [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/189 "2007-05-25T22:37:11Z")
USCDiver Offer #7: USCDiver offers a look at Rules 2, 15 and 19 to **Doctor Who** in exchange for a look at Rules 6, 12, and 16 ---
**Author:** ![Doctor\_Who](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ed8c4c/32.png) [@Doctor\_Who](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Doctor_Who)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/190 "2007-05-25T22:39:37Z")
[QUOTE=USCDiver] USCDiver Offer #7: USCDiver offers a look at Rules 2, 15 and 19 to **Doctor Who** in exchange for a look at Rules 6, 12, and 16 [/QUOTE] I accept USCDiver’s offer. USCDiver gets a look at 6, 12, and 16 in exchange for a look at 2, 15, and 19. ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/191 "2007-05-25T22:43:57Z")
[QUOTE=NAF1138] NAF offer #5: Hal Briston lemmee see rule #1, I will show you rule 20. [/QUOTE] What the hell…I’m curious about 20. Accept **NAF** ’s offer – A peek at Rule #1 in exchange for a peek at Rule #20. ---
**Author:** ![USCDiver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uscdiver/32/354_2.png) [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/192 "2007-05-25T22:51:29Z")
[QUOTE=Doctor Who] I accept USCDiver’s offer. USCDiver gets a look at 6, 12, and 16 in exchange for a look at 2, 15, and 19. [/QUOTE] PM sent to you and chrisk, yours received thanks. ---
**Author:** ![USCDiver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uscdiver/32/354_2.png) [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/193 "2007-05-25T22:52:58Z")
USCDiver offer #8: for **NAF1138** You get a look at Rule 19 in exchange for an A card ---
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/194 "2007-05-25T22:53:54Z")
[QUOTE=USCDiver] PM sent to you and chrisk, yours received thanks. [/QUOTE] Alright. ---
**Author:** ![USCDiver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uscdiver/32/354_2.png) [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 10:55pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/195 "2007-05-25T22:55:27Z")
USCDiver offer #9: for **billyb0b** I offer you a look at Rule 19 in exchange for either a U card or D card ---
**Author:** ![Hal\_Briston](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9a28c/32.png) [@Hal\_Briston](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hal_Briston)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 11:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/196 "2007-05-25T23:10:18Z")
Hal Offer #6, for **priceguy** (whenever you come back online): I will trade you a peek at Rule #5 and an F Card in exchange for a peek at Rule #7 and an L Card. ---
**Author:** ![USCDiver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uscdiver/32/354_2.png) [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 11:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/197 "2007-05-25T23:22:05Z")
USCDiver offer #10: for **Omi no Kami** , (separate offer from # 5 above), In exchange for your V card, I will show you Rule #8 and to reiterate since it’s way up high there USCDiver offer #5: I offer Omi no Kami a look at Rule #19 in exchange for a look at rule #14 ---
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 11:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/198 "2007-05-25T23:36:39Z")
Okay, we’ve scared off one of the players. _sigh_ If anybody is interested in substituting into the game, please let me know. If not - well, I may have to figure something else out. ---
**Author:** ![USCDiver](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/uscdiver/32/354_2.png) [@USCDiver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/USCDiver)\ **Post date:** [May 25, 2007, 11:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/199 "2007-05-25T23:40:22Z")
[QUOTE=chrisk] Okay, we’ve scared off one of the players. _sigh_ If anybody is interested in substituting into the game, please let me know. If not - well, I may have to figure something else out. [/QUOTE] Which player was it, so I don’t keep making offers to a non existent player? Is anyone watching this thread that isn’t actively involved? ---
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [May 26, 2007, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/200 "2007-05-26T00:30:22Z")
filler post, so that I can do a big update at the top of page 5. 😃 [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136.md?page=11)