Why not make an offer - Page 5

chefbill · 10/27/2016, 10:02 PM

To the OP: you never in your life asked for a pay raise? I do X for you, you pay me Y. Your time has a value. Someone else needs something done. Haggling is all around in subtle forms. Salaries, crops, stocks, commodities

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pisanoal · 10/28/2016, 12:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chefbill

To the OP: you never in your life asked for a pay raise? I do X for you, you pay me Y. Your time has a value. Someone else needs something done. Haggling is all around in subtle forms. Salaries, crops, stocks, commodities

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He isn't against haggling from what I've gathered. But is against and annoyed with people who ask for the lowest the seller would take right off the get go instead of making an actual offer.

CStrickland · 10/28/2016, 07:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Bent

With respect, much respect, we agree to disagree my friend..

Since you were so nice about it, I'll put in a good word for you with the politburo

I'm going to look at a used car now guys! Putting on my haggle-pants

Bent · 10/28/2016, 07:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CStrickland

Since you were so nice about it, I'll put in a good word for you with the politburo

I'm going to look at a used car now guys! Putting on my haggle-pants

Ooooooooh

What kind of car?

75mixedreef · 10/28/2016, 08:33 AM

So what do you do when the price is not specified? I have seen before where people post items for sale and do not have every item priced out. Would you ask for a price on those or just give an offer? Same for if you meet to buy X and you see Y that you would also like to buy. Do you shoot them an offer, or do you ask what they would like to get for it?

Personally I like haggling because many times I'm honestly not sure what it is worth. If I am selling, then I put a price I know is too high but not by too much and expect to negotiate to determine market value. If I'm buying I usually start low and work up. If an item has a fixed price then there is no need for negotiation, everyone should know what it is worth, haggling is just the mechanism we use for items foe which the prices are not as concise.

DivingTheWorld · 10/28/2016, 11:47 AM

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Originally Posted by 75mixedreef

So what do you do when the price is not specified? I have seen before where people post items for sale and do not have every item priced out. Would you ask for a price on those or just give an offer? Same for if you meet to buy X and you see Y that you would also like to buy. Do you shoot them an offer, or do you ask what they would like to get for it?

Personally I like haggling because many times I'm honestly not sure what it is worth. If I am selling, then I put a price I know is too high but not by too much and expect to negotiate to determine market value. If I'm buying I usually start low and work up. If an item has a fixed price then there is no need for negotiation, everyone should know what it is worth, haggling is just the mechanism we use for items foe which the prices are not as concise.

This reminds me of the listings that say, "Make offer, NO LOW BALLS!!" So you have no idea what they're looking for and there is a good chance you'll offend them with the first offer you make!

CStrickland · 10/28/2016, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Bent

Ooooooooh

What kind of car?

This kind!

It's a 4 year old Subaru with 50k. I like subarus a lot and this is one my husband can pretend he's rally racing in.

I haggled 12% off the ask, upgrade to certified used car warranty, and 2% off the interest rate.

jrp1588 · 10/28/2016, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by CStrickland

This kind!

It's a 4 year old Subaru with 50k. I like subarus a lot and this is one my husband can pretend he's rally racing in.

I haggled 12% off the ask, upgrade to certified used car warranty, and 2% off the interest rate.

I drive an 04 STI. It would be fun to rally if i had more than 2.5" of ground clearance on the front. haha

10/27/2016, 10:02 PM	#101
chefbill Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 530	To the OP: you never in your life asked for a pay raise? I do X for you, you pay me Y. Your time has a value. Someone else needs something done. Haggling is all around in subtle forms. Salaries, crops, stocks, commodities Sent from my LGL52VL using Tapatalk

10/28/2016, 08:33 AM	#105
75mixedreef Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2016 Posts: 255	So what do you do when the price is not specified? I have seen before where people post items for sale and do not have every item priced out. Would you ask for a price on those or just give an offer? Same for if you meet to buy X and you see Y that you would also like to buy. Do you shoot them an offer, or do you ask what they would like to get for it? Personally I like haggling because many times I'm honestly not sure what it is worth. If I am selling, then I put a price I know is too high but not by too much and expect to negotiate to determine market value. If I'm buying I usually start low and work up. If an item has a fixed price then there is no need for negotiation, everyone should know what it is worth, haggling is just the mechanism we use for items foe which the prices are not as concise.