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

Showing 3 responses by sebrof

I never understood why people get upset about low ballers. As a seller, just ignore, decline, accept, or counter.
I recently had a pair of speakers for sale here listed @ $1900. I got several offers for $1000, and one for $800 and seller pays shipping (it was listed as local PU only). I didn't get mad or cry. I didn't start a thread about these terrible people. It didn't hurt my feelings. I just declined. It ain't no big deal.(They sold to a local buyer for $1700.)

No lowballers...Jeez. C'mon man - Grow a pair!
01-31-12: Polk432
"As far as lowballers (not frugal people) go, they seem to be the first ones to complain about how little they make, or not getting raises."

Yeah, one guy offered me $400 for a $1000 item:
"Will you take $400. My boss is a jerk and I don't make that much money, and I haven't had a raise. The other guy in my area got 2 raises. Oh yeah, and you pay shipping."

Happens all the time.
I don't see anything fishy at all. I'd give him all the personal information he wants to know and throw in my PayPal password just in case he might need that as he was ripping me off.
Just make sure your bank can process checks FROM NIGERIA!