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The world cannot handle any more of these shrewd Craigslist negotiators
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:30 am
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:30 am
how can anyone possibly make any money with these astute businessmen only willing to pay bottom dollar?!?
i know, i know... dear diary
bit in all seriousness, i have been an avid craigslist salesman for quite a few years. I have sold everything from a chair to a car; a playstation to my body. Most recently i have listed a couch. Naturally, i listed the couch for 25% higher than i really want for it because, well, its craigslist and no one pays full price on craigslist.
This morning i check my email and i have the expected response.
I love and hate this response at the same time. does he think im just going to say "wow, you got me. it is listed for $X, but since you NEED to know my bottom price, ill let it go for $10."
Instead, i always reply the same way "I think $X is a pretty fair price, but i am willing to entertain any reasonable offer."
i just think it is pretty silly that som estranger thinks another straner is going to cut him a deal because he said the magic words and asked for the lowest price.
i guess its better than the guy who asks if im willing to trade it for a broken down lawnmower and $30.
until next time diary,
XOXO D
i know, i know... dear diary
bit in all seriousness, i have been an avid craigslist salesman for quite a few years. I have sold everything from a chair to a car; a playstation to my body. Most recently i have listed a couch. Naturally, i listed the couch for 25% higher than i really want for it because, well, its craigslist and no one pays full price on craigslist.
This morning i check my email and i have the expected response.
quote:
bottom dollar. I NEED to know the least amount you are willing to take for it.
I love and hate this response at the same time. does he think im just going to say "wow, you got me. it is listed for $X, but since you NEED to know my bottom price, ill let it go for $10." Instead, i always reply the same way "I think $X is a pretty fair price, but i am willing to entertain any reasonable offer."
i just think it is pretty silly that som estranger thinks another straner is going to cut him a deal because he said the magic words and asked for the lowest price.
i guess its better than the guy who asks if im willing to trade it for a broken down lawnmower and $30.
until next time diary,
XOXO D
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Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:30 am to Displaced
PITA
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:33 am to Displaced
You sold your body? You now a slave?
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:34 am to crazyLSUfan
yeah, but because someone asked my lowest price, i only went for $8 and a 6-pack.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:43 am to Displaced
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:45 am to Displaced
quote:
I have sold everything from a chair to a car; a playstation to my body.
Must run in your family.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:47 am to Displaced
Deal with it. You out stuff on Craigslist so expect to come across idiots
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:48 am to Displaced
I talked a guy selling an unused racing helmet down from 50 to 15 bucks a few months ago. You never know when someone is just looking to purge shite.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:50 am to Displaced
10$ and you get to give me a handjob.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:53 am to Displaced
Did you sell your body previously on this couch to make it doubly weird?
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:53 am to Displaced
quote:
Instead, i always reply the same way "I think $X is a pretty fair price, but i am willing to entertain any reasonable offer."
i always tell them "i'm not bidding against myself. if you're interested in it, make me an offer."
Posted on 2/18/16 at 7:57 am to Wally Sparks
I blame Bernie
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:03 am to X123F45
Deal!
and this counts as a contract so you cant take it back.
and this counts as a contract so you cant take it back.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:11 am to Displaced
Sold a few things myself and always get this kind of answer. They make no offer and want you to come off your price - wanting you to bid against yourself. Uh huh right. GYFO.
Once I responded with a higher price than what was listed. Told him it was my special price for having to respond to his dumbass email.
Once I responded with a higher price than what was listed. Told him it was my special price for having to respond to his dumbass email.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:13 am to Displaced
quote:
only willing to pay bottom dollar
quote:
I have sold...my body
I thought is was a fair offer.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:22 am to jrodLSUke
whats worse was when he made me pick up the dollar with my bottom. But hey... a buck is a buck.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:25 am to Displaced
I've gotten above asking price on Craigslist before by playing the buyers against each other.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:32 am to Displaced
quote:
Deal!
and this counts as a contract so you cant take it back.
Don't offer me a good time.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:34 am to X123F45
I have a 50 Sony tv about 10 years old. what can I get for it on Craigslist with these sharp negotiators? I want $20 and someone to take it away.
Posted on 2/18/16 at 8:36 am to Jimmy2shoes
You give me 20 dollars and deliver it.
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