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What is "low ball"

A lot of ads say something to the effect "no lowballers please". So I'm curious what people think is "lowball".

I'm looking for a percentage from people. I'm thinking less than 75% of asking price is where "low ball" kicks in, but I'm interested in what the general consensus is (if there is one).
jaxwired
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>>01-29-12: Jaxwired
And then you have people that won't respond to your offer if they deem it below this unnamed low ball line. That's really offensive.<<

Could be.

However, it is no more offensive than an offer that is 20% of the asking price.

That occurs more than you might expect.

IMO
audiofeil
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>>01-29-12: Hifihvn
In other words, your(sic) a "professional lowballer".<<

And you're an amateur comedian?
audiofeil
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Bottom line is the selling price.

All else is just wasted energy.

IMO
polk432
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If you offer less than the selling price and don't get a reply, take the hint.
timrhu
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If you offer less than the selling price and don't get a reply, take the hint.
Polk432
Hell, I've offered asking price and not received an answer more than once.

I was called a lowballer by a seller once. My offer was asking price but stipulated seller pay shipping and absorb paypal fees. The item was marked OBO. Maybe he thought best offer would be more than his asking price.
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