Anyone pay 1st price, Even if it's fair ? Poll

If its a fair price and I want the item i will pay the asking price. If the same item has sold for a lower price previously and is of similar condition i will offer a lower price. Negotiating is a part of the buying and selling process. The thing i think is ridiculous is when someone trying to sell something makes the comment that low ballers will be ignored when a simple no thank you would be more appropriate; just my opinion.

Chuck

The only time I make an offer other then the askinig price is when the ad states obo. Even then, if I believe it to be a fair price, I would pay the asking price. And I really don't like when I am listing something at a firm price, and someone comes in with a lower offer. If I was taking offers, I would state it in the ad. If they don't like the price I am setting, don't buy it. Maybe I am just getting fed up with all the crazy low ball offers lately.

I've sold things both ways...with "OBO" listings and with "Firm" listings. I vacillate between the two, and I've yet to decide which is best. I can say with certainty that nearly every time list an item as "Firm", buyers respond with lower offers, or they want shipping included, or they want the Paypal fees absorbed. It's just the nature of bargaining.

I have sold several "OBO" listed items at full asking price with shipping and fees on top, but these are usually high-demand items for which there are many previous sales on which to base a fair asking price.

As is always the case, the market is determined by supply and demand. And, the more clearly defined the market, the better one can determine a fair asking price. Also, in my opinion, the word "Fair" is too subjective. One person's "Fair" is another person's "Overpriced". If I list an item at a fixed price, I always price it at the amount at which I believe it will sell, not at a price I hope it will sell. There is a huge difference between the two.

I almost always pay the advertised price, if it is fair. In turn, I have sold about half of my sell items at my listed price, as I try and list a fair price. I like the idea of Agon members showing mutual respect and avoiding games. The community may be getting too large and that quality may dispear someday.

It depends on the market, and how quickly I want to sell. Many times it's just a matter of timing. If I'm in no hurry, I'll place what I feel is a fair price. If I want to move it quickly, I'll lower the price. If priced right, it'll move quickly.
To answer your question, yes, I've paid full price. If I see something I want at a fair price, I jump on it, no questions asked. I find items are usually sold in the first 24 hours, and many times less.

There are some here who are looking for the best deal, and there is nothing wrong with that. If you don't want to haggle, price the item accordingly. The market will dictate the items value. If you price it at a no-haggle price, it'll be sold within 24 hours. If no one wants to pay your asking price, you may be placing more value on the item then the general public, and maybe you shouldn't sell it.