Another selling rant...when a lowball is annoying...

[lermgalieu]

I get that. Sometimes it's not so much about the lowball, but the way an offer is communicated. For me it's not so much about the money. I have given away gear in the past to some kids in the neighborhood.

Yep - in this case I am actually trying to make some money, but I am never trying to "turn a profit" - I don't flip gear and everything I sell is something I used. This bass was my main player for a while and I recorded an album with it. So I am just looking at getting some money back, but I also give away gear for the right cause. I gave a pristine Berg 4x10 to my kids' school's rock band program just this past spring.

 

[MultiScaleMale]

That’s the kind of person you don’t want to sell to. After they receive it, they’ll claim all sorts of issues and demand $250 back or they’ll raise a claim with PayPal / Reverb. Best to just thank them for their offer.

 

[JohnnyBottom]

Best just declined when the first bid came in. Cut off the BS. especially since you not pressured to sell.

 

[lermgalieu]

Best just declined when the first bid came in. Cut off the BS. especially since you not pressured to sell.

I actually did. He then submitted another offer.

 

[2thAche]

He came in at %15 lower, not really lowball but leaves room to meet in the middle which you did. That last $20 though I agree was just a pissing match.

 

[JohnnyBottom]

I actually did. He then submitted another offer.

Was thinking thats probably whats would happen. Guess its just perseverance.

 

[Obese Chess]

"You really willing to blow up this deal over twenty bucks?"
"Are you?"

 

[lermgalieu]

He came in at %15 lower, not really lowball but leaves room to meet in the middle which you did. That last $20 though I agree was just a pissing match.

As noted in my OP, I was fine with the original offer (although I wasn't going to accept it). That's not really what I was calling a lowball. The issue was the $20 part.

 

[lermgalieu]

"You really willing to blow up this deal over twenty bucks?"
"Are you?"

100%

 

[roccobass]

For some, it's not about about the money. It's getting in the last word, "winning" the negotiation.

@lermgalieu

GLN is oh so right. For some it's a pathological obsession to do this.

 

[monsterthompson]

What’s your time worth?

How willing are you to deal with this kind of buyer if/when complications arise? Shipping snafu or “item not as described” types of events.

How much does that $20 mean to you, either financially, or in principle.


I have had some annoying tire kickers in my day. I get the frustration of stating a “lowest” number and getting a slightly lower number in response. In some cases I might ignore or decline the counter, and others I might take it.

 

[HeavyJazz]

Will you take $1,281?

 

[elpancho]

People are really tough on money these days, that $20 could've bought himself a sixer and a burrito. Lol

 

[lermgalieu]

What’s your time worth?

How willing are you to deal with this kind of buyer if/when complications arise? Shipping snafu or “item not as described” types of events.

How much does that $20 mean to you, either financially, or in principle.


I have had some annoying tire kickers in my day. I get the frustration of stating a “lowest” number and getting a slightly lower number in response. In some cases I might ignore or decline the counter, and others I might take it.

My time is worth alot (in my opinion lol), and the fact that he had to get that last $20 off tells me he could very easily cause issues during the shipping process, or find some ghost issue once he got the bass. Much less time will be spent just waiting for a better offer/buyer.

 

[lermgalieu]

Will you take $1,281?

I'll take $1,300 and no less. Exactly like I told him.

 

[Stewie]

I usually offer the asking, then when I have shown up and want the item, I ask if they have a dime or a quarter in their pocket. I tell them I hate to pay full price. Usually it gets a chuckle, sometimes I get a dime or a quarter too

 

[MultiScaleMale]

If this is on Reverb, start your price 15% higher and accept offers

 

[Pep]

I still like the $1299 response but I would've responded, "I'm sorry, I lied. I can actually take $1299 for it. Final offer."

 

[shwabilly]

I've had this kind of thing happen to me in the past. I can't recall what I was selling, but the situation was the same. It may have been even $10 less than what I countered with. I just replied, Do you want it or not?

I sort of treat every negotiation on a case by case basis. If someone is nickel and diming, but is not far from my price, and they seem like they're going to be a hassle to deal with, I just pull the plug.

I've had people make offers that were a little lower than I wanted, but were easy to deal with, and were coming a long distance to get the item. That's when I'm more agreeable.

When I'm looking to make a purchase, if I feel the asking price is fair, then Ill make a reasonable lower offer. If they counter with their asking price, and it's an item I want, then I have no problem just paying it. We're both winners.

 

[lowplaces]

I just sell locally. And I indicate price is firm in the ad. Very rarely do I get asked if I'll take less.