Bartering with the Veteran

In the academy, I tried to barter statue for belt. And I got: The veteran looks uninterested in a filthy statue of a small svirfnebli. Looks like he had one in the inventory somehow and wouldn't accept anymore. civilized <100%hp 100%m 100%mv 1725tnl (50.71%) 7 PM> list The shop's hours are 12 AM until 11 PM. The shopkeeper will purchase: treasure clothing [Lv Price] Item (Type) [ 1 98] a filthy statue of a small svirfnebli (treasure) [ 1 153] a shield made of pine planks (worn as shield) [ 1 96] a necklace inscribed with symbols of faith (clothing) [ 1 33] a fine leather belt (clothing) [ 1 24] a simple oil lantern (light) The veteran tells you 'Anything whet your fancy?'