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Originally Posted by FrankWakefield
Maybe just don't make an offer and move on... unless it's something you really want...
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That's the scenario upon which "listers" rely, is it not? Someone who "really wants" that particular item will seek out the lister. In so doing, they have already begun to negotiate from a position of weakness.
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Originally Posted by FrankWakefield
...I've sometimes felt that people who say it's yours, you price it if you want to sell it.... I've felt that they're just bullying me, or whoever the seller was...
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Interesting perspective. Personally, I feel "listers" are "bullying" potential buyers with their "accepting offers" method of halfheartedly posting an item for sale. The economic term for such behavior is
perfect price discrimination. This tactic is utilized elsewhere; however, it is most commonly associated with used car dealers.
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In short, some collectors seek to milk every last penny out of deal. Others place a higher priority on things such as their time, the community, or personal enjoyment.
Such is life...it takes all sorts of people to make the world go 'round.