Another dumb question...

   / Another dumb question...
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#11  
Well, he didn't take me up on my offer...

Seemed offended at how low it was, in fact. I can relate to that.... /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif /forums/images/graemlins/tongue.gif
 
   / Another dumb question... #12  
No one should get offended at any offer. In fact, if they give you no starting point, you should offer one dollar! That always works on The Price Is Right. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

But seriously, they should give you a starting point and not be offended if you offer less.

When I sell something, I do it two ways. One way is to say $100.00 firm. No haggling if I know what it is worth to me. The other way is to come up with a minimum price I will take, then add TONS of money to the asking price. Then I have some negotiating room and the buyer is happy that they didn't pay the asking price.
 
   / Another dumb question... #13  
Sorry to offend you Kent. Just my estimate of what it is worth.

Bob Rip
 
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#14  
</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Sorry to offend you Kent. Just my estimate of what it is worth.

Bob Rip )</font>
Oh, I'm not personally offended.

It's just that if I'm looking to buy something used, the seller wants 80% of the price of new -- yet if I'm looking to sell something used, the buy wants to pay 40% of something new....

It just seems that there should be some "fair market value" somewhere in between...

I personally can't stand "horse trading" and dickering....
 
   / Another dumb question... #15  
It is so hard to find a fair price on this stuff. You can't even see the actual product until you have agreed on the price.

I don't mind dickering, I do mind offending people,
especially my friends at this site and other friends.

Take care and good luck on finding the attachments that you need.
Bob Rip
 
   / Another dumb question... #16  
<font color="blue"> I personally can't stand "horse trading" and dickering.... </font>

Me neither, but I'm getting use to it. It is an unfortunate necessity. The key is to not take anything personally... it is just business. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif
 

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