O/T Pet Peeve on Best Offers (Ebay)

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Posted By: leon

If you know what someone paid for something then that can certainly go into the thought process of an offer...however, to me what is much more important, is the fair market value. I have a standard answer for most folks that ask what I paid for something....it's usually "$1.00". (note obvious sarcasm).....I do use what I paid for something in determining a price but I use what I feel is fair market value more so.....I always answer questions and offers...no matter how ridiculous. Recently I was offered $225 for a card that I had priced at about $600....I paid $500 for it....I politely declined but the potential buyer and I had about 10 good emails that evening chatting about other stuff. I am sure if I was an ass, or didn't respond, we would have never had that nice dialogue....best regards