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Why do people insist on negotiating?

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manlymatt83

Lifer
I put something up on craigslist for $20. Guy calls me and offers me $15. I say no, too cheap.

Next time I list it, I decide to list it for $30 so that hopefully someone will offer $20. Sure enough, same guy calls, and offers me $25. I say "Oh man, that's cheap, but fine, I'll take it."

Why can't people just pay what I ask for when they KNOW it's cheap? (Item is worth $50+, but I wanted to get rid of it).
 
well thats how CL usually works, you're supposed to put a higher price so you can have some barter room. Anyways, if you want it 20 exactly, next time just put FIRM somewhere in the thread/title?
 
Some people do, however most of the time people put up higher prices than they are expecting.
 
Originally posted by: Vinfinite
well thats how CL usually works, you're supposed to put a higher price so you can have some barter room. Anyways, if you want it 20 exactly, next time just put FIRM somewhere in the thread/title?
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because most people will still try to negotiate anyway.

also, obligatory:

Monty Python : Haggling
 
if you want to sell it for $20 i'd put it for $25. sure enough some people will say he'll take it for $15 then you counter-offer him $20.

some joker offered $200 for my brand new rebel XT kit on CL... what a joke.
 
I hate haggling, so much I don't do it.

Actually I did it for my house, I looked up what the guy payed for it and offered him a few % above that (which he thought was low-balling). We eventually settled at $5,500 above what I offered... which is fine.

I just don't like it, it's like a socially acceptable insincere relationship, built on the expectation of deceit by both parties... always leaves a sour taste in my mouth.

I never buy new cars, and have always found the deals from friends and acquaitances sufficient.

I set a price on appliances and large purchases that I'm willing to pay and either find someone willing to take it or don't buy it....

I may be nuts, but I don't like haggling for sure.
 
Wait until you have a garage sale and you have one item you bought for $5 priced for $.25 and they offer you $.05. I felt like throwing the thing in the trash and telling them it wasn't forsale anymore.

btw-I have a little different thread over the sale price of a vehicle in The Garage. I priced something very reasonably and I'm wondering if they're seeing it as desperation on my part. Although, I'm willing to negotiate, all I'm getting now are low ball offers. 😕
 
I purchased a used dehumidifier today. He said he wanted 75, I offered 50 and he accepted. We are both happy.

You can't blame people for trying to get the best deal possible.
 
Originally posted by: mjuszczak
I put something up on craigslist for $20. Guy calls me and offers me $15. I say no, too cheap.

Next time I list it, I decide to list it for $30 so that hopefully someone will offer $20. Sure enough, same guy calls, and offers me $25. I say "Oh man, that's cheap, but fine, I'll take it."

Why can't people just pay what I ask for when they KNOW it's cheap? (Item is worth $50+, but I wanted to get rid of it).
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So you finally figured out how to play the game, made 25% more than you would have accepted, yet you come here to bitch about it?

You suck at life.
 
Originally posted by: OrganizedChaos
Its not like they have anything to lose by trying.
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exactly. i always ask if they will take whatever i think its worth.

considering many in FS/FT price there shit 80% retail.



If i get a lowball i have no trouble telling them no. i don't get insulted or pissed off.
 
Originally posted by: stev
Originally posted by: DangerAardvark
Why do some people insist on not negotiating? They get all offended like I just asked them to show me their penis.
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My counter-offer is showing you one ball.
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Throw in some helmet and partial shaft and we have a deal.
 
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