"What's Your Best Price?"

"Has anyone reading this thread decided to alter his/her approach to negotiating as a result of the comments?
12-08-10: Tvad"

I have been tempted to change up how I negotiate how I purchase items here as some buyers of gear I sold low-balled me pretty badly but I have not. I still ask a lot of questions about an item if the details aren't there but I still won't ask what is your best price. On one item I'm thinking about asking what is their best price but I know I won't start off with that question and I'll be giving a full explanation as to why I'm making such a request.

I'm also not in retail sales nor am I an audio dealer or professional seller of audio gear.

Don_s

No, not directed at any one post. I think we have many different types of sellers and buyers here at A-gon.

So this coin has more than two sides, And I understand that because I have been a seller and a buyer. My obo listings are always higher than my bottom dollar, and for a reason (some people will pay more without asking any questions). That said....If I get an email asking me what my bottom dollar price is?....I send them the answer, and it doesn't bother me at all. (I already know what I'll take when I list?).

Selling,

I sell to the first person that meets that $$$ figure (and you didn't meet it, until you send the cash.....I like paypal, and don't charge a fee), and it's that simple.

Buying,

As soon as we know the $$$ figure (bottom dollar)....I send you the money paypal direct transfer (very fast).

I don't like auctions, and I won't wait around long...... I have a need for speed (-:

This all works for me, although I'm sure many buyers and sellers like to dicker over price, and thats fine for them.

Dave

LOL! 4 years later this is still spinning....kinda like watching a dog chase his tail.....carry on.