"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

Yes I have. At least for Agon transactions.....
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>...

One thing that hasn't changed is the value of the dollar.
It can be wrinkled, crinkled, torn, soiled, you name it... It still has the same worth as a bran spanking new dollar.

Same can't be said for used equipment.

New question:
Wonder how many that have posted on this thread are in retail sales?

"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

In my opinion, the market is fluid. As a seller (or a buyer), it seems impossible to know going in what the bottom line will be. One may have a definite price in mind, but as things progress, that number often changes if one is truly interested in buying or selling the item, and not just in getting a "deal" (recognizing that for some people, getting the deal is the end game).

In fact, for the past nine months or so, almost all of my listings have been fixed price, so one would assume that's my bottom line, right?

Not according to the offers I received.

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