Lowball offers etc...

charleshaupt

Hi , is there a fair criteria when it comes to offering cash for a musical item on sale and maybe expecting a little discount ,or how far could one negotiate the sale without overstepping into " lowball " territory ? Thanks..

Shibbibilybob

Where are you shopping? If at an actual shop, then yes certainly push to pay as little as possible ?

With private sales, I think it's best to offer what you believe is a fair price, or as close to as you can afford.

costafonix

I think you should first do your homework around what is a fair market price for the instrument.
There are some chancers out there, that clearly over inflate their prices in an effort to make a quick killing, so if you have an idea of what its worth, in its condition and the asking price is a lot higher, make a reduced offer closer to what you think the average is.
It can only be turned down.

Bob-Dubery

You're entitled to put in a low bid (unless the advert says that the price is not negotiable).

The seller is entitled to say "no thanks" or to counter.

You are then entitled to decide on your next step.

Before you make an offer decide what your maximum is.

Charlie4

I think there is a fine line between being a negotiator and a plain low-balling douchebag, especially when the sale price is very decent to begin with.
As difficult as it sometimes is, I try to stay civil, maybe there is some confusion between the two parties. I'm only referring to 2nd-hand sales btw.
If shops have a policy to negotiate then you play the game. 8)

coynegfsa

If someone asks you to drop the price by more than a third - especially when the ad says "not neg." I think they're pushing it. I'm usually open to negotiating on a price though, especially if someone offers me a combination of cash and a trade.

Wizard

X-rated Bob wrote You're entitled to put in a low bid (unless the advert says that the price is not negotiable).
The seller is entitled to say "no thanks" or to counter.
You are then entitled to decide on your next step.
Before you make an offer decide what your maximum is.

+1

If you're the seller and someone offers you less than you want, just say "no".
IMHO there is no reason to feel as if your person or sale item has been insulted by a low offer.
Likewise feel free to offer what you believe something to be worth and expect the seller to say "no" if they disagree.
And don't feel insulted by the rejection either.

Sale = willing buyer / willing seller.

exsanguinator

this has been discussed before a few times...
Market value is what it sells on ebay....in completed listings...that way you see what price it sold and what price it passed unsold.
RSA is full of sentimental ous,who overpaid years ago and feel insulted when you offer a true cash value ..
But dont despair...make any offer you want or can afford...
dont be shy..
you will either get hung up on,get a NO WAYS ...or pi$$ off and get it off ebay then...replies..LOL
Why should you worry what the bloke says about you....??
A good answer is "get back to me if youre battling to sell it"
You might be surprised...,LOL
Heres a perfect examplehttp://www.gumtree.co.za/cp-audio-music-equipment-in-eastern-pretoria/complete-recording-digital-studio-korg-1200-480775503
Worst case scenario ..top price ebay to your door... R2200
He paid between R12 000 and R15 000 when it was released in RSA,
in his mind its totally reasonable to ask R6500,so dont hold it against him...LOL