No. The trading company brings no advantages to your gameplay, but if you are concerned with this being pay to win that's your own issue. Destiny has no clear way to win, so winning is in the eyes of the player, whether it be collecting all the exotics, hitting 335 light, or just finishing all the missions. If the sale of cosmetics makes you feel like you need to pay to win then I would consider asking yourself what is it you want to achieve in this game? Personal goals aren't bungie's creation, they're our own. Watashi no mottomo fukai yoroshiku -Fr0st