Ever stared hopefully at a villager, only to be met with that frustrating 'zzz' sound and a locked trade window? You're not alone! Figuring out why your Minecraft villager refuses to sell or trade items can be tricky, but here's a breakdown of the most common culprits:
* **Restocking Needed:** Villagers have a limited stock. If they've sold out of an item, they need to restock at their workstation. Make sure they have access to it (e.g., a lectern for a librarian). Give them some in-game time near their workstation to replenish their wares.
* **Workstation Linkage Issues:** Villagers need to be linked to a specific workstation to maintain their profession. If their workstation is broken, obstructed, or too far away, they might lose their profession and stop trading.
* **Time of Day:** Villagers have a daily schedule. They trade during the day and sleep at night. Try trading during daylight hours.
* **Gossip and Reputation:** Negative gossip from raiding can drastically lower prices and affect their willingness to trade. Try curing a zombie villager to significantly improve your reputation with the village!
By addressing these factors, you should be able to get your villagers back to happily bartering!
