Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?
If you have the 'offer' feature activated then what's the problem with any offer. Comments like 'lowball' offers will be ignored just gives me a bad vibe. If your item has been up for sale then there is no insulting offer. I've made deals with people starting far apart and coming together. If you haven't noticed the audio market seems to have come to a standstill. Any opinions?
I have sold quite a few pieces through CAM/USAM and at the bottom of my ad I always state, "please, no trades or low ball offers, those that do will be ignored", and yes, people still email with stupid offers and I just ignore or I will respond if it is truly ridiculous. What I truly dislike is when people ask, so how much is that in US or Euro funds? Umm, it’s called an "online currency converter" its free and readily available online even... |
"I just believe a seller should come back with a reply of what they would be willing to accept" IME, replying to a lowball offer has never resulted in a sale, ever. "If the price is firm don't leave the offer option available" I use the "Offer" feature so I can check out the buyer. You can't do that with "Buy it now" |
@markpao hmmm. I think you are wrong. I have made numerous deals and I have made low offers that were sweetened as we negotiated. Not to mention a ‘no response’ makes me hesitant to go after other items a person has for sale. There is one dealer in particular that lists items over and over again. After no response from him a couple times I have written him off completely. |
