Yes, another eBay thread

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by ALBB

I see the point, very annoying no doubt

but if that kind of thing was done at a show in person ..." Im looking for xx on this item ", " hmm,Id maybe offer yy" " OK ,Ill sell it ", " well wait I said maybe..would you do zz "

Its wheeling/ dealing/ chiseling /squeezing ..
Im quite sure its done by many many collectors...looking for the best deal

Recent experience on one of my cards: I posted a Bo Jackson RC for sale below market ($10). I got this PM from a bottom-feeder:

"Howdy! I’d be a buyer at $7. Thanks for considering"

My reply:

"Yes, but I am not a seller at $7."

I thought it was pretty funny. The bottom-feeder did not:

"Rude response. You need to learn common courtesy and communication skills."

My reply:

"Yes, I suppose that is true, but it does not change the fact that your offer was ridiculously low. I know that because while you were busy being offended, someone else bought the card. Your loss..."

[ALBB]

Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Recent experience on one of my cards: I posted a Bo Jackson RC for sale below market ($10). I got this PM from a bottom-feeder:

"Howdy! I’d be a buyer at $7. Thanks for considering"

My reply:

"Yes, but I am not a seller at $7."

I thought it was pretty funny. The bottom-feeder did not:

"Rude response. You need to learn common courtesy and communication skills."

My reply:

"Yes, I suppose that is true, but it does not change the fact that your offer was ridiculously low. I know that because while you were busy being offended, someone else bought the card. Your loss..."

Wow, asking for a 3 buck discount on a 10 dollar card is ridiculously low ?

[Eric72]

Originally Posted by ALBB

Wow, asking for a 3 buck discount on a 10 dollar card is ridiculously low ?

If I'm selling a card below market, and the list price is only $10, I'll wait until a buyer pays the full (and very fair) asking price.

I'd rather not get into "negotiations" with someone in this case. It's just not worth it for a $10 card.

[Vintagedeputy]

Facebook Marketplace has its share of knuckleheads too. Recently, I bought an item at Goodwill for $25. I listed it on marketplace for $75. I got a message from a guy telling me that he could buy the item new at Staples for $82 so he would offer me $25 for my item. I declined and the next weekend sold it for the $75 asking price.

[jayshum]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

Facebook Marketplace has its share of knuckleheads too. Recently, I bought an item at Goodwill for $25. I listed it on marketplace for $75. I got a message from a guy telling me that he could buy the item new at Staples for $82 so he would offer me $25 for my item. I declined and the next weekend sold it for the $75 asking price.

I guess you're lucky you found someone who doesn't shop at Staples. Depends what the item is, but I doubt I would pay $7 less for something used than what I could get it for new.

[Vintage Vern]

Originally Posted by Vintagedeputy

Facebook Marketplace has its share of knuckleheads too. Recently, I bought an item at Goodwill for $25. I listed it on marketplace for $75. I got a message from a guy telling me that he could buy the item new at Staples for $82 so he would offer me $25 for my item. I declined and the next weekend sold it for the $75 asking price.

So the knucklehead was the person that paid $75.00.