# 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:** 30
**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:** [June 10, 2007, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/581 "2007-06-10T18:52:33Z")
**Dragoness** I notice you haven’t seen some of the most valuable rules yet. USCDiver Offer #30: for **Dragoness** , in exchange for your X card, I will show you Rules 15 and 17 Rule 17 in particular could be of impressive value to you. ---
**Author:** ![Dragoness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@Dragoness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragoness)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2007, 7:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/582 "2007-06-10T19:01:51Z")
Sorry **USCDive** , but I’m gonna need an actual card. 22a: My X for an A or a C and rule 17 or 22b: My X for an A and a C ---
**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:** [June 10, 2007, 7:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/583 "2007-06-10T19:11:02Z")
I absolutely can’t give up either of those (which you’d know if you had rules 15, 16, 17, hehe). I would be willing to part with my Q card. USCDiver counter offer #31: Dragoness’ X card in exchange for my Q card and a look at rule 17 ---
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [June 10, 2007, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/584 "2007-06-10T19:12:54Z")
[QUOTE=nesta] I accept D1138 offer #17: I will give **Doctor Who** an I card in exchange for a B card. [/QUOTE] **Doctor Who** Holds rules: 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16 Has seen rules: 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20 And holds these cards: E (3), O (3), A (2), C (2), D (2), F (2), L (2), T (2), G, H, I, J, K, M, N, P, R, S, U, W owes **The Bank** 101 points. Must give 49% to **NAF1138** **Dragoness** Holds rules: 4, 5, 13, 18 Has seen rules: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 19, 20 And holds these cards: B (2), D (2), F, H, M, N, O, P, R, S, V, W, X, Y owes **sachertorte** 9 points. owes **The Bank** 28 points. **Hal Briston** Holds rules: 1, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 15 Has seen rules: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 And holds these cards: G (2), K (2), L (2), A, B, D, E, F, H, J, N, O, P, R, S, T, U owes **sachertorte** 16 points. owes **The Bank** 75 points. **nesta** Holds rules: 1, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20 Has seen rules: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19 And holds these cards: A (6), B (3), D (3), E (2), H, I, M, Q, R, U, W, X, Z owes **sachertorte** 16 points. owes **The Bank** 240 points. **Priceguy** Holds rules: 2, 3, 7, 13, 16, 19 Has seen rules: 4, 5, 10, 11, 14 And holds these cards: F (2), P (2), C, D, E, G, M, N, O, R, Y owes **The Bank** 6 points. **Uncommon Sense** Holds rules: 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 14, 18 Has seen rules: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20 And holds these cards: I (2), M (2), C, F, G, H, J, L, N, S, T, Z owes **sachertorte** 14 points. owes **The Bank** 30 points. **USCDiver** Holds rules: 2, 15, 17, 19, 20 Has seen rules: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 And holds these cards: Q (2), A, C, D, E, G, I, J, K, O, R, S, U, V, Y owes **sachertorte** 41 points. owes **The Bank** 5 points. ---
**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:** [June 10, 2007, 11:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/585 "2007-06-10T23:53:45Z")
Well, we’re getting to the endgame now. Here’s some stuff I’m still in the market for: C, D, F, G, H. I’ve got an A, a J, and a K up for grabs. If you’re looking for rules, I’ve got 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, and 16. Make me an offer I can’t refuse! ---
**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:** [June 11, 2007, 1:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/586 "2007-06-11T01:14:19Z")
I wouldn’t mind a look at rule 9, care to make an offer? How about USCDiver offer #32: **Doctor Who** gets my Q card, I get to see Rule 9 ---
**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:** [June 11, 2007, 1:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/587 "2007-06-11T01:19:00Z")
[QUOTE=USCDiver] I wouldn’t mind a look at rule 9, care to make an offer? How about USCDiver offer #32: **Doctor Who** gets my Q card, I get to see Rule 9 [/QUOTE] I accept. PM’d. ---
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2007, 1:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/588 "2007-06-11T01:36:03Z")
[QUOTE=Doctor Who] I accept. PM’d. [/QUOTE] You sent a PM? I didn’t get my copy. ---
**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:** [June 11, 2007, 1:39am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/589 "2007-06-11T01:39:16Z")
[QUOTE=chrisk] You sent a PM? I didn’t get my copy. [/QUOTE] Odd, resent. ETA: Let me know if it doesn’t come through! ---
**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:** [June 11, 2007, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/590 "2007-06-11T01:43:12Z")
Update: Retract all outstanding offers. Sorry for any confusion, but here’s what I’m still in the market for: C, D, F, G, H, and Y. I’ve got an A, a J, and a K up for grabs and also rules 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16. ---
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2007, 1:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/591 "2007-06-11T01:43:26Z")
Okay, there it is. **Doctor Who** Holds rules: 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16 Has seen rules: 2, 4, 5, 10, 11, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20 And holds these cards: E (3), O (3), A (2), C (2), D (2), F (2), L (2), T (2), G, H, I, J, K, M, N, P, Q, R, S, U, W owes **The Bank** 101 points. Must give 49% to **NAF1138** **Dragoness** Holds rules: 4, 5, 13, 18 Has seen rules: 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 19, 20 And holds these cards: B (2), D (2), F, H, M, N, O, P, R, S, V, W, X, Y owes **sachertorte** 9 points. owes **The Bank** 28 points. **Hal Briston** Holds rules: 1, 5, 6, 11, 12, 14, 15 Has seen rules: 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 9, 10, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 And holds these cards: G (2), K (2), L (2), A, B, D, E, F, H, J, N, O, P, R, S, T, U owes **sachertorte** 16 points. owes **The Bank** 75 points. **nesta** Holds rules: 1, 3, 8, 10, 11, 14, 17, 20 Has seen rules: 2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 15, 16, 18, 19 And holds these cards: A (6), B (3), D (3), E (2), H, I, M, Q, R, U, W, X, Z owes **sachertorte** 16 points. owes **The Bank** 240 points. **Priceguy** Holds rules: 2, 3, 7, 13, 16, 19 Has seen rules: 4, 5, 10, 11, 14 And holds these cards: F (2), P (2), C, D, E, G, M, N, O, R, Y owes **The Bank** 6 points. **Uncommon Sense** Holds rules: 2, 4, 7, 9, 10, 14, 18 Has seen rules: 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 13, 17, 19, 20 And holds these cards: I (2), M (2), C, F, G, H, J, L, N, S, T, Z owes **sachertorte** 14 points. owes **The Bank** 30 points. **USCDiver** Holds rules: 2, 15, 17, 19, 20 Has seen rules: 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 18 And holds these cards: A, C, D, E, G, I, J, K, O, Q, R, S, U, V, Y owes **sachertorte** 41 points. owes **The Bank** 5 points. ---
**Author:** ![Dragoness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@Dragoness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragoness)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2007, 4:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/592 "2007-06-11T04:30:07Z")
[QUOTE=Doctor Who] Sorry for any confusion, but here’s what I’m still in the market for: C, D, F, G, H, and Y. I’ve got an A, a J, and a K up for grabs and also rules 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16. [/QUOTE] Pick me! 23: My D for Doctor Who’s A ---
**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:** [June 11, 2007, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/593 "2007-06-11T04:54:17Z")
[QUOTE=Dragoness] Pick me! 23: My D for Doctor Who’s A [/QUOTE] Mind if I counteroffer, **Dragoness**? I’d really like to get ahold of your Y card. Anyway we could do something like your Y card for my A and a look at rules 15 and 16? ---
**Author:** ![Dunderman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecb155/32.png) [@Dunderman](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dunderman)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2007, 12:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/594 "2007-06-11T12:04:29Z")
[QUOTE=Dragoness] Aw, c’mon people… **Priceguy**? [/QUOTE] Sorry, but it looks like I’m not going to be able to arrange any trades that don’t leave me even worse off than I am. I screwed my game up mightily. ---
**Author:** ![Dragoness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@Dragoness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragoness)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2007, 1:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/595 "2007-06-11T13:40:55Z")
[QUOTE=Doctor Who] Mind if I counteroffer, **Dragoness**? I’d really like to get ahold of your Y card. Anyway we could do something like your Y card for my A and a look at rules 15 and 16? [/QUOTE] Sorry **Doctor** , the Y is in **Hal** ’s “keep, even if someone offers you real-world cash for it” category 🙂 Also sorry, **USCDiver** , I just can’t bring myself to give away much for rules this late in the game… Hopefully that won’t really mess me up. To reiterate: 23: My D for Doctor Who’s A 21a: My B for an A, C, or L 24: My X for two cards, an A, C, or L and one other card and retract anything else Come on **Doctor Who** , that’s a pretty even one-for-one trade… ---
**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:** [June 11, 2007, 2:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/596 "2007-06-11T14:10:27Z")
> [@](#): > > Come on **Doctor Who** , that’s a pretty even one-for-one trade… 😉 I agree. I agree. Let’s do it. I accept - Dragoness gets my A card. I get her D. ---
**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\ **Post date:** [June 11, 2007, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/597 "2007-06-11T15:43:18Z")
[QUOTE=Doctor Who] 😉 I agree. I agree. Let’s do it. I accept - Dragoness gets my A card. I get her D. [/QUOTE] Logged. ---
**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:** [June 12, 2007, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/598 "2007-06-12T00:24:00Z")
Everybody done? I’m still in this thing! Looking for: C, F, G, H, and Y. To trade: J, K, and rules 1, 3, 6, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16. Bueller? Bueller? Anyone? Anyone? ---
**Author:** ![Dragoness](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/c0e974/32.png) [@Dragoness](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dragoness)\ **Post date:** [June 12, 2007, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/599 "2007-06-12T00:24:14Z")
[QUOTE=Doctor Who] I accept - Dragoness gets my A card. I get her D. [/QUOTE] **Doctor Who** , you rock so hard. [QUOTE=Hal Briston] Hal Offer #15 for Dragoness: I’ll trade you an L Card in exchange for an X Card [/QUOTE] **Hal** , I would love to Accept the X for the L now, if you’re still extending it… ---
**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:** [June 12, 2007, 12:30am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136/600 "2007-06-12T00:30:24Z")
Hey, **Dragoness** , what are you doing with that H? I’ve got a shiny J to trade you! Offer #30: My J for Dragoness’s H. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136.md?page=29) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-a-game-of-trading-and-secrets/405136.md?page=31)