What's the best you can do?

[Mr. Jelly]

The problem is you have to deal with people to sell a guitar and people are crazy :-)

[RP]

Originally Posted by Larry Pattis

I always tell people that ask for my "best price" that I have posted a price, and that I'm not going to negotiate against myself...and that they are more than welcomed to make an offer.

If my price is firm I would always state that immediately.

That's pretty much what I say except I add that I've set a price that I believe to be very competitive for a guitar like this in this condition; however.....

[ac]

Whats the best that you can do?

reply:

What's the best that you can offer?

[Wengr]

It's mostly non guitar related items. I usually do better with guitars over the internet. This is stuff that's hard to ship. Motorcycle, trailer, atv, etc.

[Dan Carey]

Originally Posted by Wengr

I get them every day. if an item is listed at $1200, I'll get numerous responses that say nothing but:

600 cash

Got a reply like that a couple years back. My reply? 600 CASH TWICE

[fatt-dad]

If the price is listed, "Firm" I ignore the ad.

Otherwise, I just make an offer.

To the OP: I'd ignore the tire kicker. It makes no sense.

When I sell, I list the price. I'll accept that price. I'll process an offer. I may say, "No!"

this is commerce, eh?

f-d

[jhmulkey]

Originally Posted by fatt-dad

If the price is listed, "Firm" I ignore the ad.

I'm assuming you mean if it's not a good firm price?

[Dirk Hofman]

Originally Posted by ac

Whats the best that you can do?

reply:

What's the best that you can offer?

Nice. Love it.

[Nama Ensou]

I'm one of those buyers/sellers who tries to see both sides, which isn't tough if you just ask how you'd like to be dealt with when on the other side. Sometimes I'll buy for the asking price without hesitation, but usually if I try to haggle it will be due to lack of present funds and just trying to justify it to myself. Sometimes I'm actually alarmed when my offer is accepted because I really shouldn't have been buying in the first place.

The most important rule for myself as either buyer or seller is to try and deal as I would like to be dealt with.

[Nama Ensou]

Originally Posted by fatt-dad

If the price is listed, "Firm" I ignore the ad.

There should be no problem if a seller won't budge as long as the price is fair. No one should feel pressured to come down from a decent price.

[Mbroady]

Originally Posted by fatt-dad

If the price is listed, "Firm" I ignore the ad.

d

When selling I always set a firm price that is better then reasonable and have always sold quickly (Craigslist).

If some one sends me a counter offer I add $5 to the original low price, with a smiley face. This sometimes gets me sale at the asking price

[Wengr]

Originally Posted by Dan Carey

Got a reply like that a couple years back. My reply? 600 CASH TWICE

Fantastic.
It's now gone from something mildly irksome, to now I can't wait for the next one to come in!