eBay make an offer bs

[PhillipAbbott79]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I also disagree with this comment. Additionally most people do not like to negotiate in general. Keeping this in mind...communication likely will prevent most animosity from developing. Make a decent offer and comment that you are willing to negotiate...or that you have a little room to work with if seller is also willing to be flexible.

But just throwing in a lowball offer with the mindset that the seller should be a mindreader knowing what you are thinking is quite presumptuous and probably not the best strategy.

What part of this do you disagree with, the definition of negotiate or the fact that it is a negotiation?

[ullmandds]

Originally Posted by PhillipAbbott79

What part of this do you disagree with, the definition of negotiate or the fact that it is a negotiation?

I was disagreeing with something but nothing in that comment!

[clydepepper]

I use OBO as a bartering platform. Because I remain an emotional buyer, market value sometimes isn't the biggest concern...depending on how much I want that particular item.

I never makes super low bids on items I feel are worth a lot more. Treat folks with respect during the process and you will usually come to a price that's agreeable to both of you.

Of course, my way, the seller usually gets the better end of the deal, but I wind up paying what I still feel comfortable with.

I would never, however, say something like, "some room for negotiating". Instead, I enjoy the chess match that ensues.

I have had experiences with owners who barely budge off their BIN - like upwards of 90% - and I almost never make those purchases.

I'm sure my emotional method has me frequently paying more than I could, but, at least with the back and forth, I get the illusion that I'm saving some money- and I can live with that.


That's my 2 cents worth...but my OBO is a penny and a half.

[PhillipAbbott79]

Originally Posted by ullmandds

I was disagreeing with something but nothing in that comment!

What are you disagreeing with?