solopaddler Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Hey, my very first rant! Anyhow I posted a bunch of stuff for sale in the classifieds yesterday. Each item was priced cheaply in order to facilitate a quick sale. Prices are listed as being firm. I've had a total of 17 pm's from different people. Every one (except one notable exception) either offered me less money or wanted to trade me something. What gets me is some of these offers were for $10-$20 less than my firm price. When you stand firm on the price you never hear back from them. An already great price and people quibble over a few bucks? LOL! Here's a hint stop wasting my time! In the future I won't respond to any more inquiries like that. Rant over. Edited September 22, 2011 by solopaddler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) You get the forecast wrong today Mike!! I hear yah.. Edited September 22, 2011 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I understand where you're coming from, tried to sell an ATV last year, going price $7-7500, you wouldn't believe how many idiots and tire kickers had the nerve to waste my time with $2-3000 offers. It did sell for $7K. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 so will you take 8 bucks less LOL sorry...the devil made me do it here cause I didn't see your ads... but really that's why I raise the price a bit , so they can feel good about knocking a few bucks off...human nature Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyb Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Definitely 2 kinds of buyers/sellers...the kind that expect the price to move, and the kind that accept the price and move. Firm means nothing to the first kind, and firm means firm to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizzo Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 when my cottage neighbour heard I was considering selling my cottage he offered me 60,000 less than what its worth, but offered to pay "cash"...did he think others were going to pay me in donuts? Still can't figure that one out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I hear ya. If you think the classifieds are bad dont go anywhere near Kijiji. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 when my cottage neighbour heard I was considering selling my cottage he offered me 60,000 less than what its worth, but offered to pay "cash"...did he think others were going to pay me in donuts? Still can't figure that one out. Mmmmmm donuts... Seriously though...that is funny Rizzo!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBW Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 what do you mean you aren't going to give it to me for free?!?!?! Ok, kidding aside... I hate that too. if I don't see firm I often ask what is a decent price for both parties to prevent the bickering over a few bucks. Only when the post has a $ and O.B.O. listed do I do this. And Kijiji is BRUTAL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish_fishburn Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I never reply to ads where the price is firm. I like to put in an offer and go from there. What's wrong with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I've purchased a lot on kijiji and unless I see something terribly wrong with the item, I pay the asking price. I recently purchased an adult 10 speed bike from someone locally...when I expressed an interest but couldn't make it out to see it right away, they said they'd hold it for a few days for me. When I saw it, it was a fair asking price, so I added $10 for their courtesy in holding it for me. I have sold a few items as well...and inflated the price on purpose so that I could negotiate down to the minimum I'd accept. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJL Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Mike, I'll trade you CCMT's soul for the 13' Rainshadow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTHM Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 HMMM, Solo's selling stuff!??? I'm checkin' the classifieds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 (edited) Mike, I'll trade you CCMT's soul for the 13' Rainshadow And what exactly do I get in that deal???? ROFL Mmmmmmm....donuts.... Edited September 22, 2011 by ccmt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenboater Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Seriously ? I am/ was this close >< to pm'ing you about your Guidewater jacket. The price is way more than fair if it's in decent condition and Patagucci gear stands the test of time, judging by the capilene I have I may still pm you if I can't keep my GAS under control lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mercman Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 And what exactly do I get in that deal???? ROFL Mmmmmmm....donuts.... Peace of Mind You helped a Bud get a great deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dozer Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 First time selling somethng on the internet? Buckle up, you're in for a bumpy ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctranter Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 You were selling quality gear at great prices. If people low-ball you, just laugh and move on. Cheap people will always try to be cheap. If I didn't buy a GLX last season, I'd be all over that Rainshadow. ps. I'm seriously mulling over the fly reel, but I take gear purchases very, very seriously. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bondar Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I feel your pain !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Haha! I know this exact pain and concur heartily. It's worse when you tell them no, and they agree to the price you asked, and then they give you less money ANYHOW! This happened to me once, and I didn't notice until after they left, but I wasn't going to go after them and start trouble for $5 or $10, whatever it was.. But wow, talk about ballsy. I count money now, of course - learned that lesson just the once. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 This is something that chaps my too. But I've learned to deal with it. I don't want to list an item for more the what I think it's worth, just so the price can get bartered down. I want to list it for what it's worth, and sell if for what it's worth. You have to play the buyers game when selling. My views on bargaining totally changed after reading the book "Getting to Yes". I wish they made the book mandatory in schools. It's about "Principled" bargaining. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Regretably, this is the way a free market system works. I go through this every week at St Jakobs. Firm, or fair, mean nothing. All that matters is the deal. I've simply developed a very thick skin and some sharp cutting sarcasm. Sure beats banging the head against the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spooner_jr Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 "price is $40 firm, or if you want to negotiate, $60 obo." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Cliff Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 I have sold a few items in the classifieds here over the years, never had any trouble getting my asking price. If the price is fair and the quality is good then it should be a win win for both parties. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
singingdog Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Comes with the territory of using a free service to sell your goods. Don't take it personally....it's just folks trying to get a better deal. I deal with it on a daily basis at my studio....folks thinking that if they buy 4 plates I should sell it for less than the asking price, or lowballing me on stuff that I consider to be more than fairly priced. Usually it's just entertaining....sometimes it's irritating. One thing I will say.....nobody every gives you a discount if you don't ask. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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