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The issue of lowballing... What does that mean?

I LOVE Audiogon. I have purchased and sold many items here and it is a wonderful resource for audio nuts of every variety. Big solid state, tubes, analog, vinyl? Sure it all goes.

So I see posts that are make offer but the seller says "lowballers" will be ignored, vilified, cursed and cussed. So why have a make offer sale? Something is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. It doesn't matter what you paid for it, or how much you love it. And why be upset? Declining requires one mouse click. Countering maybe five or six clicks or keystrokes. Just curious as this is a commerce site.

I have received offers that seemed really low to me, but I am still happy to have interest and I always counter offer. I recently sold a Clearaudio TT for a lot less than I thought it was worth. But all the offers were low and I had to rethink my view. It ultimately sold as a real bargin but I'm happy and so is the buyer.

Your thoughts?
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orelayer
61 posts
 
"You seem to have a big problem paying a fair price for things, and seem to have self entitlement issues. See a doctor. Maybe you can lowball him for his charges. Get well soon."
Polk432,
I do not really care about your transactions. YOU DON"T SEEM TO GET IT!!
You have NO idea what I pay for things... Your attempts at justifying your contempt towards "lowballers" is amusing.
Nobody is telling you how or who to sell your precious gear.
My IQ has dropped significantly since this debate started with you so... goodbye, good luck and I hope your understanding of the written word takes a turn for the better...although I doubt it.
polk432
1,142 posts
 
BG68 you were dumb before this blog even started. Happy lowballing.
polk432
1,142 posts
 
Orelayer, your IQ (or what's left of it) is low to begin with so maybe you should stop reading all of the blogs on here before it becomes worse. My understanding of the written word seems to be as good as anyone else. You can't argue with success. Get well soon, and enjoy your lowball life.
mrtennis
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here's the deal. many people want to buy at the lowest price possible and sell at the highest price they can get. it's not rocket science. it's human nature.

no one should be insulred or take personally, a low offer. it's just business.
finishline
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Exactly MrTennis. That's why the have a 'counter offer' button.

I did not read the entire thread but:

If somebody uses 'Make Offer' option - they are asking for an offer less than what they are asking. If it's too low for you, ignore it and let it expire.

I use the make offer option a lot and sometimes wish I had just paid the offered price because it was a still a good value for the item.

There are no set rules as far as I can tell.
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