I just need other opinions

[x2drich2000]

Also, if you worried about less than $10 making or breaking the deal, why didn't you have just accept his original offer? In other words why does it have to be on the buyer to pay more and not the seller to take less to make the sale? Not expecting an answer, but just something else to think about.

As far as why not just declining the offer, what can I say, that's just the way some people are.

[cardsnstuff]

Originally Posted by x2drich2000

Also, if you worried about less than $10 making or breaking the deal, why didn't you have just accept his original offer? In other words why does it have to be on the buyer to pay more and not the seller to take less to make the sale? Not expecting an answer, but just something else to think about.

As far as why not just declining the offer, what can I say, that's just the way some people are.

I guess, but it seems like I am always giving in as the seller. I sell way more with BO than without, so that is why I continue to use it.

[BruceinGa]

What irks me is when I make an offer many time I don't get a response until much later. At times the counter offer is a very small discount from the original price. I usually don't respond after that.

[Jenx34]

Originally Posted by cardsnstuff

I guess, but it seems like I am always giving in as the seller. I sell way more with BO than without, so that is why I continue to use it.

There is no black or white answer here. You'll get just as many different types of people as you get answers here.

I've had the same thing happen. I counter most of the time because most offers I find are lower (people trying to get a steal). I too get a little irritated when someone just lets the offer expire rather than counter or decline. I would never ignore an offer.

One thing that has worked for me at times, is to make sure to include a message with it, including thanking them for their offer. Something to the effect of:

Thank you for your offer. I would be more comfortable at $XX. If you can do that please accept and I will get your card shipped out today.

If it is a final, final offer I will change the text to reflect that. Occasionally, I will factor shipping and say I can deduct x to cover shipping or in your case remind them that your price includes shipping, well packed in a bubble mailer with tracking.

[silvor]

Originally Posted by Jenx34

One thing that has worked for me at times, is to make sure to include a message with it, including thanking them for their offer. Something to the effect of:

Thank you for your offer. I would be more comfortable at $XX. If you can do that please accept and I will get your card shipped out today.

^^This. Very important.

[Fballguy]

As a buyer, there are items I really have to have and then there are items I'd take at a certain price. For the former, I'm really going to go for it with my offer. For the later, I'll typically throw out a low offer which is really the price the item appeals to me at. At a higher price than that, I can live without it. So I'd move on in your situation as the buyer did. He probably just didn't want it that badly.

Also, I never decline counter offers...I just move on. What's the point of declining it? Always thought that declining a counteroffer seemed a little bratty. Maybe it's more polite than not responding? I'm not losing sleep over it.

As a seller, I offer free shipping and if I'm considering an offer that's on the low side, I'll always counter with an amount that will cover the shipping cost. I'm not giving out steals and eating the shipping cost too. People typically accept.

What I just love is the flippers, who come groveling with hat in hand and make offers less than 50% of my asking price. I generally just let those hang out there until they expire.

[cardsnstuff]

Originally Posted by Jenx34

There is no black or white answer here. You'll get just as many different types of people as you get answers here.

I've had the same thing happen. I counter most of the time because most offers I find are lower (people trying to get a steal). I too get a little irritated when someone just lets the offer expire rather than counter or decline. I would never ignore an offer.

One thing that has worked for me at times, is to make sure to include a message with it, including thanking them for their offer. Something to the effect of:

Thank you for your offer. I would be more comfortable at $XX. If you can do that please accept and I will get your card shipped out today.

If it is a final, final offer I will change the text to reflect that. Occasionally, I will factor shipping and say I can deduct x to cover shipping or in your case remind them that your price includes shipping, well packed in a bubble mailer with tracking.

That is interesting, but I am curious, If you received that note with a counter would it make a difference?

[Jenx34]

Originally Posted by cardsnstuff

That is interesting, but I am curious, If you received that note with a counter would it make a difference?

It ultimately depends on the card and the dollars. But personally, I like communication. Some people don't care about it, but buying or selling, I am good with discussing the sale particulars. So it could sway me slightly if I really like the card and get a good feel through the messages. I generally have more confidence in the deal and how things will be handled with positive communication with a seller or buyer.

[JollyElm]

Originally Posted by cardsnstuff

That is interesting, but I am curious, If you received that note with a counter would it make a difference?

If a price is borderline, then politeness goes a long way.

[cardsnstuff]

Originally Posted by Jenx34

There is no black or white answer here. You'll get just as many different types of people as you get answers here.

Oh how true; so tonight I decided to accept one that was borderline, rather than counter. And before they even paid they requested to cancel the order. oh well.

[bobbyw8469]

Originally Posted by cardsnstuff

Oh how true; so tonight I decided to accept one that was borderline, rather than counter. And before they even paid they requested to cancel the order. oh well.

Seems to be more and more of that going on Ebay these days. Winners of auctions. Winners of BINs. My blocked list has grown larger and larger.