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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
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.
polk432
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It takes all kinds. Some think OBO means or best over. Go figure. Some people are still trying to figure out how to follow someone into a revolving door and come out ahead of them.
ebm
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Lowball better than no ball.
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marakanetz
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It's similar to "low blow"
polk432
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Just think of how much good this blog will do lowballers when they try to show their bosses this blog trying to get paid more. Even if they get a raise (which I doubt) they'll still find an excuse to lowball. How can their bosses be so cruel?
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