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Am I going crazy or?

I've been thinking about this for awhile now- I see many things for sale on agon. Some are reasonably priced, some priced to cheap ( those go quickly ) and some things priced for more than anyone will ever pay. I guess the folks that get me are those that over price, and refuse offers. I watch their adds go out after the 33 days. And then some list the add again at the same price. I find this interesting. I know I would not expect them to sell to a low baller. However I wonder why they can't take a hint. The worth of something for sale is determined not, by what the seller feels it is worth, but rather by what the market is willing to pay. And for sure we are now in a buyers market virtually on anything.
kt_88
aball
2,016 posts
 
I have noticed that too. But then again, there are all types of people out there.

Arthur
myraj
351 posts
 
Some people are always in la-la dream-land, be they buying or selling!

Ya just gotta remember, There are THREE basic types of people in the world:
1. Those that can count.
2. Those that can't count.

:-)
gs5556
1,234 posts
 
You've answered your question in the second sentence. What it all boils down to in a free market is: What do you want more, the merchandise or the cash? That goes for both buyer and seller. The grocer wants the dollar in your pocket more than the quart of milk on his shelf; if you want the milk more than the dollar in your pocket, sale.

Those who under price obviously want the cash more than the merchandise, regardless of its worth. On the other hand, those who overprice want the merchandise more than the cash. There are intangibles involved, the biggest probably being a sentimental attachment or, maybe, a bit of arrogance. If I make an offer and I get a sneer in return, I just move on. A lecture or an argument over his steadfastness is pointless and says more about you than him. The deal of a lifetime comes along every couple of weeks.
newbee
4,767 posts
 
Yep. A whole lot of folks are asking too much for some very ordinary stuff. But, if you are tying to sell a high quality, expense, product admired by many but affordable to few you can't expect to sell if at a fair price in a short period of time. You might have to list it several times until a willing buyer appears. When the sellers patience expires he'll lower his price.

If I wanted such a piece of stuff I would E-mail the seller and explain to him that while I considered his asking price too high that I wanted to buy the item and if he ever revalued it to let me know.

You never know, nothing ventured nothing gained.
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