Lowballers

[Bob Coldwell]

Agreed. On Ebay "make an offer" I have occasionally pitched what some would consider an insulting offer. But that is just step one in negotiations. How is that different than placing a minimum bid?

My post was supposed to be replying to/agreeing with pcake's post. Not sure why it didn't show up that way.

Anyway, I never offer less money unless the listing states "make offer" or "OBO".

 

[pcake]

Like this. (The reverb guy offered me 135 on a 150 dollar pedal, so I declined. The result speaks for itself lol)

And yes, 135 for a 150 dollar pedal isn't a "low ball", but it's more the principle of just trying to weasel a couple extra bucks.

The other guy was no doubt just looking for a flip

they could be looking to flip it, but i try not to second-guess people's motivation. maybe money is very tight, and that $15 goes for ramen for the week. i've definitely had musician friends who would make that offer for that reason. or maybe - like an ex of mine and my friend susie - they just love to feel they're getting a bargain. that's why i always list a few bucks higher - a LOT of people seem to be into that "i'm getting a better deal!" mindset.

My post was supposed to be replying to/agreeing with pcake's post. Not sure why it didn't show up that way.

Anyway, I never offer less money unless the listing states "make offer" or "OBO".

i don't think i've ever made an offer unless a listing says they'll accept offers, but ironically i never say OBO in my listings, yet people always email me with offers, and i'm fine with that.

 

[buldog5151bass]

If you need $15 to eat Ramen this week, perhaps you shouldn't be spending $135 on a pedal. Just sayin'.

 

[JRA]

How do you respond to lowballers? Just ignore them? I had somebody offer $150 on a bass listed for $700. Do these people expect a serious reply?

i doubt it!

buying and selling is 'business'. you're 'emotionally invested' for whatever reason and that's not good for business. 'divest' yourself of whatever meaning the ax (and/or the selling process) has for you. if you've done your homework, and if you're objective about the instrument you're selling: you can list the instrument for an amount that will sell sooner rather than later if that's your goal.

smart lowballers aren't emotionally invested, why should smart sellers be any different?! ignore and move on.

good luck with your sale!

 

[pepj]

If your price for sale is serious and justifable, and someone offers 20% of that price or whatever the calculation is with regards to the OP...its not even worth a second thought or certainly a reply.