isn't the seller supposed to wait till the offer to insult a prospective buyer?

[fleetus macmullitz]

In my search for a '55 2 dr post to cut up I saw this today. :lol:


1955 Chevrolet 150 2dr sedan - $1750 (Mohawk NY)

"Original 1955 chevrolet 2dr sedan . Plain Jane 150 model. No chrome. 265 V8 - 3speed. Complete but not running.This model was used in Nascar Racing in 1955.Needs a rear 1/4panel and some frame work.

A good cheap start for you tightwads and depression era challenged individuals."


"I will never have one of these this cheap again..photos available. I can assist in loading. It needs total resto but a great deal. Good for drag rat hot rod restoration. Cool vehicle and vintage bike swops considered-have a good 2013. $1750.00 or??? 315-866-3072 (tel:315-866-3072) If you see this ad it is still available."

http://albany.craigslist.org/pts/3586837664.html

[intocarss]

When dealing with CL callers that is perfect!! :idea:

[fleetus macmullitz]

When dealing with CL callers that is perfect!! :idea:


It is pretty funny. :D

[214Chevy]

It's a bit brash, but I see his point. At $1750, someone will offer him $750. But, as every seller does, I know he has a "lowest I'll go" point.

[Ketzer]

My buddy is famous for saying "whats the cash price?" which is pretty f'n funny to me because I don't take EBT or farm animals or ex-wives, I only have a cash price...:lostmarbles:


Jeff-

[takid455]

When I get the 'cash today' question, I usually respond 'cash, as opposed to ...??'

I dont have or give lowest or bottom lines, but do encourage buyer to make an offer. Amazing how the art of negotiation is diminished.

[Tony_SS]

I dont have or give lowest or bottom lines, but do encourage buyer to make an offer. Amazing how the art of negotiation is diminished.

Yes, exactly. When asked 'What's the lowest you'll take". I just ask "What's the highest you'll pay?" The crickets usually chirp after that.

[Ron in SoCal]

I never understood the telephone buyer mentality of asking for a bottom line price without even seeing the car. Sotra qualifies them out in my mind. My first response to that nonsense is, 'not sure you can make an offer without seeing the car? I'm flexible on the price so if you would like to come see what you're buying we can talk about my bottom line.' Interested buyers show up, tire kickers jump off the phone.

[Tony_SS]

I never understood the telephone buyer mentality of asking for a bottom line price without even seeing the car. Sotra qualifies them out in my mind. My first response to that nonsense is, 'not sure you can make an offer without seeing the car? I'm flexible on the price so if you would like to come see what you're buying we can talk about my bottom line.' Interested buyers show up, tire kickers jump off the phone.

The only time I would talk price on the phone is if I or the buyer has to travel a good distance to see the car.

[John510]

I absolutely HATE when someone says "What if I give you cash TODAY"

I want to slap the shizz out of them. What else are you going to pay with? Personal checks?

It also pisses me off when they have the nerve to offer you 50% less than what your asking. If I wanted 50% less dont you think I would have posted it for that price?

[Fluid Power]

Thank all the picker shows and gas monkey garage douches for that.

[intocarss]

When they offer me 200.00 on a 500.00 item, I tell them I'll take it! But if you want to take the item with you come up with xxx amount..They hang up

[Tony_SS]

Thank all the picker shows and gas monkey garage douches for that.

I don't know why people get all sensitive and defensive about it. It's the free market. No one is forcing your to buy or sell at any price.

I was in the gun shop the other day, and a man walked in to try and sell his pistol... he got REAL offended when the owner of the shop made an offer to buy and would not give him what he wanted... he said, "How dare you put down my gun.. I don't do that to your stuff!" (Little does the guy know, it's called making a living).

The shop owner was MUCH too nice as he went on and on and on. Anyone who's going to get offended is just throwing a tantrum because they aren't getting what they want. They can just keep on walking.

[hp2]

I dont have or give lowest or bottom lines, but do encourage buyer to make an offer. Amazing how the art of negotiation is diminished.

Aint that the truth.

[Che70velle]

I've had people call me and ask what I wanted for parts I had listed on CL, and I'd tell them what I wanted. They would reply "that's more than I have to spend" or "that's too high, I can get it for x amount" and I would encourage them to make me an offer, and they would NOT do it. I'd never hear from them again. I always start out high, usually double of what I'd really take, just to enjoy the negotiations. This has happened to me several times.

[Tony_SS]

I've had people call me and ask what I wanted for parts I had listed on CL, and I'd tell them what I wanted. They would reply "that's more than I have to spend" or "that's too high, I can get it for x amount" and I would encourage them to make me an offer, and they would NOT do it. I'd never hear from them again. I always start out high, usually double of what I'd really take, just to enjoy the negotiations. This has happened to me several times.

There you go. No one can get mad about getting 'low balled' because sellers like you are 'high balling' :lol:

Those who don't give you an offer are either afraid to 'insult' you, or are professional tire kickers.

[gmc]

I'm going through this now. I've had the car for sale for a couple weeks and have had all of the above. Funny how everyone wants to know my "bottom dollar" or "cash price", yet out of a couple dozen inquiries, no one has shown up to even look at the car. The ones that really irritate me are those that email and ask questions that are clearly answered in the ad.

[Tony_SS]

I'm going through this now. I've had the car for sale for a couple weeks and have had all of the above. Funny how everyone wants to know my "bottom dollar" or "cash price", yet out of a couple dozen inquiries, no one has shown up to even look at the car. The ones that really irritate me are those that email and ask questions that are clearly answered in the ad.

I think a lot of that is just spam phishing for your email address. I usually just state in the ad, that all emails without a phone number will be ignored.

Also, you can flag the emails as spam, and that gets reported to craigslist, so there should be a link for that.

I was getting texts that tell me they'll buy the car but they are out of town blah blah.. more scams, even through text. lol.

[WSSix]

I'm going through this now. I've had the car for sale for a couple weeks and have had all of the above. Funny how everyone wants to know my "bottom dollar" or "cash price", yet out of a couple dozen inquiries, no one has shown up to even look at the car. The ones that really irritate me are those that email and ask questions that are clearly answered in the ad.

Going through the same thing now trying to unload my Ninja. CL works but it can be annoying.

As for negotiating, too many people get offended when you try to negotiate now-a-days it seems. Tony's experience in the gun shop is a prime example. Meanwhile, you deal with the older generation and they can and often do negotiate. Case in point, I'm thinking of picking up a very rough 75 vette to learn to do body work on those cars. The older gentleman that owns the vette started out at $2500 unwilling to budge which is a ridiculous asking price for the car. Mind you, I walked up to the car just sitting there without a for sale sign on it simply to inquire if he'd even be willing to part with the car. Then I got him to $17 or $1800 I can't remember. Offered a trade of my Ninja and maybe some money. Wouldn't go for it but he said he'd take $1650 and that was bottom dollar. Took five minutes to get him down $850 and he wasn't offended or put off. Be respectful and talk like men and you might be surprised what you can purchase something for.

[hp2]

Exactly. It doesn't have to be a huge confrontational issue, but a little give and take and maybe some banter along the way.

I tried to impress this philosophy on my son a couple weeks ago while we were at a swap meet. He found a bag of Legos he wanted, price tag said $15. He only had $10 so he asked me for $5. I said no. He was bummed that he didn't have enough. I took a few minutes to explain to him that he should take the bag up to the lady selling it, explain to her that there are some good pieces in here that he wants, but there are a lot of other pieces he doesn't need and it is a mixed bag of stuff that he can't confirm what exactly is in it and ask if she would take $10. If she said no, he should then offer $12, and I would spot $2 for it. If he couldn't get it for $12, he was SOL until he earned some more money.

He gave it a shot and ended up with a bag of Legos for $10 and a big **** eatin grin for the rest of the day that he saved himself $5 simply by asking.

Hope the lesson sticks.

[snappytravis]

Exactly. It doesn't have to be a huge confrontational issue, but a little give and take and maybe some banter along the way.

I tried to impress this philosophy on my son a couple weeks ago while we were at a swap meet. He found a bag of Legos he wanted, price tag said $15. He only had $10 so he asked me for $5. I said no. He was bummed that he didn't have enough. I took a few minutes to explain to him that he should take the bag up to the lady selling it, explain to her that there are some good pieces in here that he wants, but there are a lot of other pieces he doesn't need and it is a mixed bag of stuff that he can't confirm what exactly is in it and ask if she would take $10. If she said no, he should then offer $12, and I would spot $2 for it. If he couldn't get it for $12, he was SOL until he earned some more money.

He gave it a shot and ended up with a bag of Legos for $10 and a big **** eatin grin for the rest of the day that he saved himself $5 simply by asking.

Hope the lesson sticks.

That's great! Welcome to the world of good business little buddy, Sounds like maybe you should have him start making your deals for you. lol

[Z06vette]

My favorite when selling on craigslist is the text. I receive a text " whats the least you'll take?" Thats it. Have no idea who it is or what item i have they are interested in. They dont state their name or what they are inquiring about. Seriously? I usually reply- Who is this? Having a little fun with them.. What ad are you referring to? ... I have a few things for sale. (even if I dont). If I still have them at this point, I tell them - Come by & actually take a look at it. If after seeing it, if you don't think my asking price is fair, you can make me an offer. 9 times out of 10 there is no response. I really enjoy the negotiation part, both buying and selling. Now if I can just figure out how to build cars, part them out, & buy/sell parts for a living I'd be happy. For now its just a part time hobby. Great thread, I enjoyed reading all your responses.

[snappytravis]

My buddy is famous for saying "whats the cash price?" which is pretty f'n funny to me because I don't take EBT or farm animals or ex-wives, I only have a cash price...:lostmarbles:


Jeff-

I was a snap on dealer and they would ask, cash price, then pull out there debit card, No, cash is green, Don't offer it if you don't have the s*%t in your pocket to back it up!

[Tony_SS]

"Cash" price is given as a temptation.. I think you'll always have better leverage showing the cash or offering it. It doesn't hurt to state the obvious though.. some might try to use credit cards or a personal check.. Some lady wanted to buy my Tahoe using her credit card... haha.. NOT!

[hp2]

That's great! Welcome to the world of good business little buddy, Sounds like maybe you should have him start making your deals for you. lol

That's the whole idea, some day!

"Cash" price is given as a temptation.. I think you'll always have better leverage showing the cash or offering it. It doesn't hurt to state the obvious though.. some might try to use credit

True, but for that to work, as a seller, you'd better throw down a stack of 100s with your offer right there on the trunk of the car. As a buyer, I'll stack those up in front of you with my offer and why its less than your asking price.

Yeah, nothing like having someone say they take it, but I need to arrange financing. Wow, gee, thanks for nothing.

[fleetus macmullitz]

http://albany.craigslist.org/cto/3537524378.html

Hello cl,

As the title says, the cars a 94 caddy. Its rwd with the chevy 350 lt1 motor. Theres a little over 84k miles on the car. Highest available options package for this car.(leather, power everything,ect.)

Open to trades or best offer. Message me with what you have. Worst i can say is no, but dont try to trade me for $10, half a pizza, and all the trash in your house from the past week -_- be slightly sensible about prices outside of the rock you live under.

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It looks like he accepted an "all the trash in your house from the past week" offer. :idea:

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