# Haggle: The Dragon's hoard \[closed\]

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068>\
**Category:** The Game Room\
**Created:** [April 27, 2008, 10:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068 "2008-04-27T10:38:55Z")\
**Posts on this page:** 20\
**Page:** 27

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**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 7:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/521 "2008-05-09T19:27:45Z")

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Meeko Offer S14 - Phi/Teach Looks at my 10 and 13 for Looks at your 20 and 22

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**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/522 "2008-05-09T19:42:55Z")

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[QUOTE=Meeko]  
Buy my scroll then. But then, You’ve already seen it. Right?

Copper equals Silver for me, yes. Not you.  
This trade would make the copper equal to silver for you, for the trade.  
[/QUOTE]

I think I follow you what your saying is that what your giving up is more valuable then what I’m giving up Well about 5 copper for 4 silver then it makes it a better deal for you.

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**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/523 "2008-05-09T19:45:37Z")

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[QUOTE=Oredigger77]  
I think I follow you what your saying is that what your giving up is more valuable then what I’m giving up Well about 5 copper for 4 silver then it makes it a better deal for you.  
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Remove such deals from the table entirely. :rolleyes:

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**Author:** ![ArizonaTeach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/45deac/32.png) [@ArizonaTeach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArizonaTeach)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 7:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/524 "2008-05-09T19:51:50Z")

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[QUOTE=Meeko]  
Meeko Offer S14 - Phi/Teach Looks at my 10 and 13 for Looks at your 20 and 22  
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**Meeko** , friend, I’m inclined to agree with that offer - provided you NEVER reveal, publically or privately, rule 20.. Oh, and I will also give you the opportunity, after you see it, to back out of the gold-silver deal we made.

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**Author:** ![ArizonaTeach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/45deac/32.png) [@ArizonaTeach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArizonaTeach)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 7:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/525 "2008-05-09T19:53:18Z")

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[QUOTE=Oredigger77]  
AT/Phi as part of my renewed virginity I don’t want to be a whore any more. to that effect  
Digger offer #16: I’ll trade you scroll 22 for 8 and 9  
[/QUOTE]  
Wait, you want to give us scroll 22 back and we give you scrolls 8 and 9? Hmm…let me ponder your motivations for that first.

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**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 7:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/526 "2008-05-09T19:59:12Z")

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[QUOTE=ArizonaTeach]  
**Meeko** , friend, I’m inclined to agree with that offer - provided you NEVER reveal, publically or privately, rule 20.. Oh, and I will also give you the opportunity, after you see it, to back out of the gold-silver deal we made.  
[/QUOTE]

Hmmm.

All of that just for a Look at 20?  
How much time to think will you give me?

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**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/527 "2008-05-09T20:00:10Z")

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What you don’t believe in my new found nonwhoreishness?

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**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/528 "2008-05-09T20:03:27Z")

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Meeko just to change pace on you what about Digger #16 you never commented.

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**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/529 "2008-05-09T20:04:30Z")

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Sinjin and Santo I’d love to get a look at 16 and 6 lets make a deal

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**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/530 "2008-05-09T20:04:33Z")

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[QUOTE=Oredigger77]  
Meeko just to change pace on you what about Digger #16 you never commented.  
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Digger 16 appears to be a deal to Phi/Teach ??

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**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/531 "2008-05-09T20:04:39Z")

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phi/Teach to Antinor 1: We will give you a look at Rule #20, a look at Rule #22, and 4 gold in exchange for a look at Rules #5 and 11 and a garnet gem. (original offer)

Offer to Phi/Teach - I will give you a look at 5 and 11 plus 2 garnets for a look at 20 and the plat ring.

Maybe if I sweeten the pot a little…

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**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:08pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/532 "2008-05-09T20:08:32Z")

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Irrelavant. See Acceptance below.

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**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/533 "2008-05-09T20:12:20Z")

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Meeko Offer S14 - Phi/Teach Looks at my 10 and 13 for Looks at your 20 and 22

[QUOTE=ArizonaTeach]  
**Meeko** , friend, I’m inclined to agree with that offer - provided you NEVER reveal, publically or privately, rule 20.. Oh, and I will also give you the opportunity, after you see it, to back out of the gold-silver deal we made.  
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ACCEPT

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**Author:** ![Oredigger77](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/oredigger77/32/3181_2.png) [@Oredigger77](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oredigger77)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/534 "2008-05-09T20:17:49Z")

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Withdraw all offers to Meeko.

Ok so starting off fresh because a cursory look couldn’t find it and I screwed up in my numbering somewhere.

Digger Offer #19: Meeko I’ll trade you a plat for your silver bracelet

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**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/535 "2008-05-09T20:27:19Z")

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[QUOTE=Oredigger77]  
Withdraw all offers to Meeko.

Ok so starting off fresh because a cursory look couldn’t find it and I screwed up in my numbering somewhere.

Digger Offer #19: Meeko I’ll trade you a plat for your silver bracelet  
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I have a trade in rules comming.

Let me get back to you on Digger 19 after I read those rules.

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**Author:** ![ArizonaTeach](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/45deac/32.png) [@ArizonaTeach](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ArizonaTeach)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:27pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/536 "2008-05-09T20:27:26Z")

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[QUOTE=Meeko]  
Meeko Offer S14 - Phi/Teach Looks at my 10 and 13 for Looks at your 20 and 22

ACCEPT  
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I accept with the conditions.. Phi, up to you.

Antinor, that is a very reasonable offer. Thinking it over, and inclined to accept, with the same non-disclosure caveat Meeko took.

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**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/537 "2008-05-09T20:38:10Z")

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[QUOTE=Meeko]  
Thats part of our problem here.

EDIT:

I offered at 427  
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I don’t see an acceptance that properly quoted that offer.

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**Author:** ![Antinor01](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ecae2f/32.png) [@Antinor01](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Antinor01)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:39pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/538 "2008-05-09T20:39:21Z")

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[QUOTE=ArizonaTeach]  
I accept with the conditions.. Phi, up to you.

Antinor, that is a very reasonable offer. Thinking it over, and inclined to accept, with the same non-disclosure caveat Meeko took.  
[/QUOTE]

I agree to the non-disclosure.

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**Author:** ![Meeko](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/e495f1/32.png) [@Meeko](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Meeko)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/539 "2008-05-09T20:43:30Z")

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[QUOTE=chrisk]  
I don’t see an acceptance that properly quoted that offer.  
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Did this offer even go through?

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**Author:** ![chrisk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@chrisk](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/chrisk)\
**Post date:** [May 9, 2008, 8:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/haggle-the-dragons-hoard-closed/447068/540 "2008-05-09T20:47:54Z")

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[QUOTE=ArizonaTeach]  
I accept with the conditions.. Phi, up to you.  
.  
[/QUOTE]

Whoops - I sent out a PM with this trade logged, forgetting that **phi** needed to sign off. Apparently, though, it cancelled before the hamsters got the message.

If any of the three of you receive a PM with the subject line of Meeko Offer S14, please let me know.

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