And sometimes it's "I'll trade my 30$ character for your 300$ one!"

I do too, there's no fun in it. As you said, it's a dick measuring contest, for real.

If I resell / trade a character it's cause I lost attachment or need some money, but I wouldn't entertain offers on characters that are dear and close to me. Why call them close to you if you'd let them go for the newest, sparkling thing?
I hate it

One potato and a two whole leek