eBay: people who ask for discounts on fixed price listings - Page 2

jayshum · #51 09-16-2025, 06:03 PM

I get offers for cards I list on the B/S/T even if I don't indicate I would consider offers. I have no problem with that happening and respond to them with either an acceptance, rejection or counter. I don't see that as any different from eBay and don't understand why it would bother anyone as long as the communication is reasonable.

Zach Wheat · #52 09-17-2025, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by doug.goodman

I don't sell much, but when I do I :

1 - set a price that will net me an amount I am happy with
2 - counter or accept what I consider to be reasonable offers
3 - ignore or counter offers that I consider to be unreasonable

Easy peasy

I agree with Doug although I do not sell much. As a buyer, I have found most sellers set fixed prices on the high side and expect some negotiation - depending upon item, price and rarity, etc.

Balticfox · #53 09-17-2025, 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by bcbgcbrcb

One has to remember, when a seller has a ridiculous selling price on an e-bay listing, it is not always the buyer making the offer that is unreasonable if below 50% of asking.

When I see a ridiculously high asking price, I just assume that the lister isn't serious about selling. I therefore just shake my head and move on.

raulus · #54 09-17-2025, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Balticfox

When I see a ridiculously high asking price, I just assume that the lister isn't serious about selling. I therefore just shake my head and move on.

Go easy on all that head shaking. Going to get whiplash with most prices on the ebay museum.

Snapolit1 · #55 09-17-2025, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by jayshum

I get offers for cards I list on the B/S/T even if I don't indicate I would consider offers. I have no problem with that happening and respond to them with either an acceptance, rejection or counter. I don't see that as any different from eBay and don't understand why it would bother anyone as long as the communication is reasonable.

What I don't need is some crock about how money is tight, wife's been sick, dogs been sick, my dream card, bla bla bla. . . .and they you see the joker has bought like 40 cards in the last 2 months.

BillyCoxDodgers3B · #56 09-17-2025, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

What I don't need is some crock about how money is tight, wife's been sick, dogs been sick, my dream card, bla bla bla. . . .and they you see the joker has bought like 40 cards in the last 2 months.

You did that all wrong. Once you get the country song excuses why they want to pay less, you block them as opposed to wasting another second of your time. Their sob story is always contrived. If times were so rough, they'd be doing their sobbing at a restaurant, grocery store or on a street corner. Instead, they reeeeally neeeeed your card, but would naturally prefer if you just gave it to them since things are so horrible.

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In general, a fixed price listing should be taken literally IMO. It doesn't matter what the seller's price is. Prospective buyers have the right to refuse the price if it doesn't suit them. Everyone is familiar with the OBO feature after all these decades. If they wanted to take less, they would have used that option. If they wanted to hear why you want to pay less, they would have used that option. If they wanted to barter, they would have used that option. It's pretty simple. Saying any of this is a waste of breath; it won't change anyone's tactics.

On a related note, if someone lists anything on any platform and specifies things such as "price is firm", "no trades" and/or any other specifics, it's obviously considered good form to stay within those parameters since they were clearly specified. I'm sure most of us have experienced our share of dealing with people who don't read such things in our listings, or pretend they didn't see it (or simply don't care). Marketplace and Facebook groups are certainly the worst for this. The often complete lack of moderation is certainly not doing sellers any favors. Some groups are moderated better than others, but Marketplace is just the Wild West.

Eric72 · #57 09-17-2025, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BillyCoxDodgers3B

You did that all wrong. Once you get the country song excuses why they want to pay less, you block them as opposed to wasting another second of your time. Their sob story is always contrived. If times were so rough, they'd be doing their sobbing at a restaurant, grocery store or on a street corner. Instead, they reeeeally neeeeed your card, but would naturally prefer if you just gave it to them since things are so horrible.

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In general, a fixed price listing should be taken literally IMO. It doesn't matter what the seller's price is. Prospective buyers have the right to refuse the price if it doesn't suit them. Everyone is familiar with the OBO feature after all these decades. If they wanted to take less, they would have used that option. If they wanted to hear why you want to pay less, they would have used that option. If they wanted to barter, they would have used that option. It's pretty simple. Saying any of this is a waste of breath; it won't change anyone's tactics.

On a related note, if someone lists anything on any platform and specifies things such as "price is firm", "no trades" and/or any other specifics, it's obviously considered good form to stay within those parameters since they were clearly specified. I'm sure most of us have experienced our share of dealing with people who don't read such things in our listings, or pretend they didn't see it (or simply don't care). Marketplace and Facebook groups are certainly the worst for this. The often complete lack of moderation is certainly not doing sellers any favors. Some groups are moderated better than others, but Marketplace is just the Wild West.

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This guy understands.

I sell on eBay; however, I don't have a ton of time. If I'm lucky, I'll list a couple items per day. It's the long, slow process of downsizing. It's certainly not something I rely on for income.

I sell mostly vinyl records and comic books. The records are fairly static in price, other than the occasional news item (artist passes away) causing a brief bump in demand.

Comic books, on the other hand, are as fluid in price as sports cards. I could try to stay on top of shifting prices; however, I don't have the time. Re-pricing the ~1,000 comic book listings on a daily/weekly basis would feel too much like a job. So, I price the items slightly below market at the time I list them. If somebody buys something...great! If it doesn't sell right away...no problem!

If someone messages me - and they're polite about things - I'll consider what they've written. Otherwise, I'll just reply with a "sorry, no" and move on. Life is too short to entertain people telling you why they think you deserve less.

MVSNYC · #58 09-17-2025, 03:26 PM

I've been on eBay since 1999...I've found that sellers will almost always list BIN prices rather high leaving some room for mild negotiating. I've asked sellers hundreds of times over the years, "What's your best price?", and I'd said about 75% of the time they'll respond with a number that's lower then their BIN price. Can't hurt to ask, worst they can say is "no".

LEHR · #59 09-17-2025, 05:45 PM

Unless something is priced low I make offers all the time and on just about everything. The only thing I expect is a polite response, if there is a response. If we can come to an agreement, great. If not, it's no problem with me. Every dollar I can save on a piece is a dollar towards the next item. With that being said, if what I'd offer is not within say 15% of the original asking price, I don't even bother and just move on.

As far as eBay is concerned. When I do list there I have zero issues with people making offers as it takes less than 30 seconds to respond to a reasonable offer, and 1 second to ignore a ridiculous lowball offer.

Exhibitman · #60 09-18-2025, 02:28 PM

Simple enough, assuming your prices are reasonable:

An offer of under 50% on a card is not a good faith offer. Ignore.

An offer of at least 80% on a card is serious and we will likely reach a deal and close.

An offer between 50% and 80% gets a response. It may be a polite "no" or a counteroffer. Just depends on the item. I don't discount Babe Ruth. No point in that. 714 isn't going to change. Shohei Ohtani (he's a current player with the Dodgers--who play in Los Angeles now, BTW--in case anyone in our vintage silo doesn't know) just reached 50 HR for the second straight year and has a very good shot at a 4th MVP. I'm not inclined to discount a card of his right now. If he'd stunk out Chavez Ravine this year, I would probably discount.

Exhibitman · #61 09-18-2025, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Snapolit1

What I don't need is some crock about how money is tight, wife's been sick, dogs been sick, my dream card, bla bla bla. . . .and they you see the joker has bought like 40 cards in the last 2 months.

Heh. I hear this one all the time. As my daughter says: "those are you problems, not me problems."

Mark17 · #62 09-18-2025, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Heh. I hear this one all the time. As my daughter says: "those are you problems, not me problems."

A couple of times over the past 25 years on ebay, I've gotten the lowball offer accompanied by the money is tight sympathy play. My response was "If your money is tight, you probably shouldn't be spending what you do have on baseball cards..."

BioCRN · #63 09-18-2025, 07:25 PM

I know what I want to pay, but I'm not pushy.

If an offer I make is rejected outright that's the end for me. Either the seller thinks I'm far away from where he needs to be or he's not interested in selling for less.

If a counter-offer is made and it's excessively too high I reject it, explain we're really far apart, and thank them for their consideration. That's also the end for me.

This has led to near total lack of drama for decades. I could have maybe hustled to make some deals happen that I missed out on not being more aggressive, but I also probably would have ended up on some seller's ban lists if I did take that route.

Exhibitman · #64 09-18-2025, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JJ McGraw

Remember�.its a hobby

For you. For the sellers it may be the way they make a living, so every % off comes out of their income.

Exhibitman · #65 09-18-2025, 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark17

A couple of times over the past 25 years on ebay, I've gotten the lowball offer accompanied by the money is tight sympathy play. My response was "If your money is tight, you probably shouldn't be spending what you do have on baseball cards..."

Should send them a link to a financial planning web site.

Vintagedeputy · #66 09-19-2025, 03:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MVSNYC

I've been on eBay since 1999...I've found that sellers will almost always list BIN prices rather high leaving some room for mild negotiating. I've asked sellers hundreds of times over the years, "What's your best price?", and I'd said about 75% of the time they'll respond with a number that's lower then their BIN price. Can't hurt to ask, worst they can say is "no".

I will either usually add $3-5ish dollars to my prices to allow for a little wiggle room for lower price offers, but it depends on what the item is and how much I have into it. For larger value items, the additional amount may be more.

Fandom0610 · #67 09-19-2025, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

As a seller, how do you feel about people on eBay messaging you asking about discounts on fixed price listings?

I used to not mind it, but it seems like it happens more and more...sometimes it starts to annoy me....your thoughts?

Theres nothing wrong with that at all. Who wants to pay full price? Thats like you going to a car dealership and paying sticker. Nothing wrong with some negotiation and majority of the time if you make a decent offer itll be accepted.

Brent G. · #68 09-19-2025, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

Heh. I hear this one all the time. As my daughter says: "those are you problems, not me problems."

These sad stories actually happen??? Maybe we should all just say, "I'll probably be dead soon. Maybe you can give me this card as my last wish."

BobbyStrawberry · #69 09-19-2025, 04:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Fandom0610

Theres nothing wrong with that at all. Who wants to pay full price? Thats like you going to a car dealership and paying sticker. Nothing wrong with some negotiation and majority of the time if you make a decent offer itll be accepted.

My items are priced well to begin with. They aren't "sticker prices" at a car dealership.

Eric72 · #70 09-19-2025, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

My items are priced well to begin with. They aren't "sticker prices" at a car dealership.

Yeah, but some people LOVE to barter. I swear, some of them like the negotiations as much as the item. When I only had a few listings, it was fine. My eBay store has thousands of items, though. So, I�m in the same boat as you. Price it fairly and it�ll sell soon enough.

Mark17 · #71 09-20-2025, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Fandom0610

Theres nothing wrong with that at all. Who wants to pay full price? Thats like you going to a car dealership and paying sticker. Nothing wrong with some negotiation and majority of the time if you make a decent offer itll be accepted.

But people don't go to a grocery store and ask the pimple-faced teenager stocking the shelves "What's your best price on these oranges if I buy 5?"

And there's no negotiation at a fast food drive through, or hardware store, or gas station. So, maybe nobody likes to pay full price, but there are many arenas where paying full price is simply how it's done.

I'll respond to reasonable ebay offers, but I'll rarely budge for that reason. If the offer is close, then the buyer can go all the way to full price.

gunboat82 · #72 09-20-2025, 06:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric72

Yeah, but some people LOVE to barter. I swear, some of them like the negotiations as much as the item. When I only had a few listings, it was fine. My eBay store has thousands of items, though. So, I�m in the same boat as you. Price it fairly and it�ll sell soon enough.

Very true - people are conditioned to believe that sellers should start high, buyers should start low, and you're supposed to meet somewhere in the middle. I've always thought that was a waste of time.

I could probably start with an absurdly high price to play into the psychology of negotiations, but I prefer to cut to the chase, even if it costs me potential sales from people who just want the dopamine rush from scoring a discount.

megalimey · #73 09-20-2025, 07:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

As a seller, how do you feel about people on eBay messaging you asking about discounts on fixed price listings?

I used to not mind it, but it seems like it happens more and more...sometimes it starts to annoy me....your thoughts?

I once had an Italian buyer "make me an offer I could not refuse"

Gorditadogg · #74 09-20-2025, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark17

But people don't go to a grocery store and ask the pimple-faced teenager stocking the shelves "What's your best price on these oranges if I buy 5?"

And there's no negotiation at a fast food drive through, or hardware store, or gas station. So, maybe nobody likes to pay full price, but there are many arenas where paying full price is simply how it's done.

I'll respond to reasonable ebay offers, but I'll rarely budge for that reason. If the offer is close, then the buyer can go all the way to full price.

Lower priced items that are sold in volume aren't negotiated individually because for the vendors, it wouldn't be worth the time and expense to do that. Maybe that's the case with your ebay store, too. Fast food chains and supermarkets almost always have special sale prices, though, for their customers who are looking for a deal.

On the other end, higher priced goods, like autos and furniture, are usually negotiable because the profit to the seller is significant enough.

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jayshum · #75 09-20-2025, 09:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

Lower priced items that are sold in volume aren't negotiated individually because for the vendors, it wouldn't be worth the time and expense to do that. Maybe that's the case with your ebay store, too. Fast food chains and supermarkets almost always have special sale prices, though, for their customers who are looking for a deal.

On the other end, higher priced goods, like autos and furniture, are usually negotiable because the profit to the seller is significant enough.

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There's also a cultural aspect to it. In some countries, the price on just about everything is negotiable. In the US, only certain things have become common to negotiate on.

rlevy · #76 09-20-2025, 10:00 AM

I put an item that had a BIN of $225 with no "best offer" on my watchlist and the next day received an offer from the seller with an 8% discount. The offer was good for 4 days. I responded to the seller that I appreciated the discount but that the price was still too high and asked if the seller could do $170 (75% of the original price, or 83% of the new offered price). The seller didn�t respond, so on day 3 I declined the offer with a message saying I had asked the seller if they could do $175 (actually increased my offer a bit) but hadn�t heard back. They didn�t respond to this message either.

To me, it isn�t about whether the price is fair or not for the item, but the anonymity of the internet allows sellers to do things that they wouldn�t normally do if they were set up at a show. You wouldn�t just ignore someone making you a reasonable offer for an item at a show, you would respond with some sort of answer (i.e. �no, can�t do that�). In this case, the seller is an experienced seller with a 100% positive feedback of over 7,500, yet couldn�t take the time to respond to a potential customer. To me, it is just plain rude and bad business. But I guess the seller just doesn�t care. Remember, they offered me a discount first.

Rick

Eric72 · #77 09-20-2025, 05:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rlevy

I put an item that had a BIN of $225 with no "best offer" on my watchlist and the next day received an offer from the seller with an 8% discount. The offer was good for 4 days. I responded to the seller that I appreciated the discount but that the price was still too high and asked if the seller could do $170 (75% of the original price, or 83% of the new offered price). The seller didn�t respond, so on day 3 I declined the offer with a message saying I had asked the seller if they could do $175 (actually increased my offer a bit) but hadn�t heard back. They didn�t respond to this message either.

To me, it isn�t about whether the price is fair or not for the item, but the anonymity of the internet allows sellers to do things that they wouldn�t normally do if they were set up at a show. You wouldn�t just ignore someone making you a reasonable offer for an item at a show, you would respond with some sort of answer (i.e. �no, can�t do that�). In this case, the seller is an experienced seller with a 100% positive feedback of over 7,500, yet couldn�t take the time to respond to a potential customer. To me, it is just plain rude and bad business. But I guess the seller just doesn�t care. Remember, they offered me a discount first.

Rick

It�s possible the seller had the �automatically send offers� feature turned on for that item. I�m not condoning the fact they ignored your message, though.

Exhibitman · #78 09-20-2025, 06:26 PM

From my Substack article The Price Lice:

"The Price Lice are the most common form of eBay troll. You know this type of pest if you sell on eBay, because odds are you encounter them regularly. When an item goes up for auction, the price lice are on it like crabs on a sailor on leave in port, trying to stick their beaks in and solicit a price to end the auction immediately. Now 99% of the time they don�t accept the offer when you name a price, but they always ask. They�re also the sort who will unabashedly say that they are looking for top quality cards at a discount. Yes, and I am looking for something that tastes like bacon and is good for me.

***

If you really want the price lice to swarm, list a very valuable card for sale. eBay is running a promotion offering 50% off its fees for cards that sell for over $1,000.00. That is a hell of a deal, one that no auctioneer will match, so I decided to take advantage. I posted a very valuable high-profile card for sale. My listing says: �Please don't contact me directly with any offers; the minimum bid or BIN is the least I will take.� Does that deter the price lice? Not in the least. I got a trove of messages anyway within hours of listing the card, so I figured I would give them awards:

The JD Powers Quality Award: "I�m a very qualified buyer!" Uhh, that�s nice but meaningless. I don't need a 'qualified buyer'; everyone on eBay is pre-qualified. Just buy it.

The Jim Rome Cheating Is Trying Award: A photo of a phone number. Reminds me of graffiti on a public restroom stall. Yeah, like I am going to sell a card to some rando off eBay and outside the authenticity guarantee program. Speaking of which, for all the bitching people do about the program, as a seller it is a huge comfort. With all of the stories of seller swindled by thieves who claim to have received an empty box or who switch and return cards, no way am I selling an expensive card on eBay. Not worth the risk. But with the Authenticity Guarantee, I get the card to PSA safely and I am DONE. I don't have to worry about any customer scams. I would never sell a really costly card on eBay otherwise.

The Scum Sucking Bottom Feeder Award: "Consider $15,000?" On a card listed for $45,000? Just go away.

The Don King Bag Of Cash Award: "Hi there! Theoretically what�s your cash price on this guy?!" Theoretically, what I listed it for, numbnuts.

The Psycho Killer Award: "I have cash in hand that I�d rather use than PayPal. Where are you located?" Yeah, I am going to tell a stranger where I am and meet him somewhere with a $45,000 card to exchange for $45,000 in cash. Do I get robbed in the parking lot before or after the sale?"

Directly · #79 09-21-2025, 06:00 AM

I recently posted two cards on eBay for 8500.00, one was a card I didn't remember having in a box of cards, sent to PSA, came back a ten & up charged, the other I pulled out of a box of Topps 3mvp --sold them with B/O 7750.00--my investment cost was 300.00

Gorditadogg · #80 09-21-2025, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Directly

I recently posted two cards on eBay for 8500.00, one was a card I didn't remember having in a box of cards, sent to PSA, came back a ten & up charged, the other I pulled out of a box of Topps 3mvp --sold them with B/O 7750.00--my investment cost was 300.00

You should have held out for the 8500.

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Directly · #81 09-22-2025, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

You should have held out for the 8500.

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A wise ole man once told me--one bird in hand is better than 2 in the bush--

rlevy · #82 09-22-2025, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Eric72

It�s possible the seller had the �automatically send offers� feature turned on for that item. I�m not condoning the fact they ignored your message, though.

That may have been what happened, but the funny thing is that if the seller had responded with any type of answer turning my offer down, I probably would have accepted his offer. That's why I waited 3 days before declining. Now, I have moved on.

Rick

Eric72 · #83 09-22-2025, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by rlevy

That may have been what happened, but the funny thing is that if the seller had responded with any type of answer turning my offer down, I probably would have accepted his offer. That's why I waited 3 days before declining. Now, I have moved on.

Rick

Yep, not even responding to your message was poor form...and it cost him the sale.

Even when people probably aren't going to like my reply, I always make it a point to respond. It only takes a moment to send a "sorry, no" message when people ask for steep discounts. A few times, they've bought them item anyway and told me, "it never hurts to ask."

lumberjack · #84 09-22-2025, 07:52 PM

These are collectibles, unless you can go into a bank with your cool stuff and say, "I have $20,000 worth of priceless gum cards, give me a home improvement loan," and the banker says, 'If you say 20 grand, that's good enough for me," cards and sports collectibles are only worth what two people (or in the case of a bidding war, three people), say they are worth.

There may be a general agreement as to what something is worth, but when two people sit down to hammer out a deal, the general agreement is simply a starting point.

If you buy a new car, it drops about 10% in value as soon as you drive off the lot. Same car. You weren't being cheated by the dealership, that's how it works.

My neighbor down the street just cut the asking price of his house by 25 thousand dollars. It may be worth more to him, but not to any prospective buyers at this precise moment. That's how it works.

I sold a Satchel Paige (rookie) photo last year for $6,800. A like image just went for 32 hundred on eBay. To my neighbor down the street, it is worth absolutely NOTHING (excuse me for shouting). That's how it works. The next Paige may go for 10 grand.

Prices aren't etched in stone.....When Dr. Beckett came out with his price guide, he said he feared that the guide would become not a guide, but a bottom line that nobody would go below. My point bein'.....

No one should be insulted by an offer (and it would be equally nice if nobody made insulting offers). It would also be nice to get feedback on an offer.

Being polite isn't a crime.

lumberjack

toledo_mudhen · #85 09-23-2025, 05:31 AM

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Originally Posted by butchie_t

If the price is listed and no other offers are to be entertained. I�m good with that.

One that bugs me is a seller that lists a price �or OBO� and then sets an offer drop of $5.00 less and auto denies lower offers. Just set the price $5.00 less and make it a buy now and stop with the OBO nonsense when they don�t really mean OBO.

Butch

xactly

ALBB · #86 09-23-2025, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by lumberjack

These are collectibles, unless you can go into a bank with your cool stuff and say, "I have $20,000 worth of priceless gum cards, give me a home improvement loan," and the banker says, 'If you say 20 grand, that's good enough for me," cards and sports collectibles are only worth what two people (or in the case of a bidding war, three people), say they are worth.

There may be a general agreement as to what something is worth, but when two people sit down to hammer out a deal, the general agreement is simply a starting point.

If you buy a new car, it drops about 10% in value as soon as you drive off the lot. Same car. You weren't being cheated by the dealership, that's how it works.

My neighbor down the street just cut the asking price of his house by 25 thousand dollars. It may be worth more to him, but not to any prospective buyers at this precise moment. That's how it works.

I sold a Satchel Paige (rookie) photo last year for $6,800. A like image just went for 32 hundred on eBay. To my neighbor down the street, it is worth absolutely NOTHING (excuse me for shouting). That's how it works. The next Paige may go for 10 grand.

Prices aren't etched in stone.....When Dr. Beckett came out with his price guide, he said he feared that the guide would become not a guide, but a bottom line that nobody would go below. My point bein'.....

No one should be insulted by an offer (and it would be equally nice if nobody made insulting offers). It would also be nice to get feedback on an offer.

Being polite isn't a crime.

lumberjack

Totally Agree !

Gorditadogg · #87 09-23-2025, 05:04 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjack

These are collectibles, unless you can go into a bank with your cool stuff and say, "I have $20,000 worth of priceless gum cards, give me a home improvement loan," and the banker says, 'If you say 20 grand, that's good enough for me," cards and sports collectibles are only worth what two people (or in the case of a bidding war, three people), say they are worth.

There may be a general agreement as to what something is worth, but when two people sit down to hammer out a deal, the general agreement is simply a starting point.

If you buy a new car, it drops about 10% in value as soon as you drive off the lot. Same car. You weren't being cheated by the dealership, that's how it works.

My neighbor down the street just cut the asking price of his house by 25 thousand dollars. It may be worth more to him, but not to any prospective buyers at this precise moment. That's how it works.

I sold a Satchel Paige (rookie) photo last year for $6,800. A like image just went for 32 hundred on eBay. To my neighbor down the street, it is worth absolutely NOTHING (excuse me for shouting). That's how it works. The next Paige may go for 10 grand.

Prices aren't etched in stone.....When Dr. Beckett came out with his price guide, he said he feared that the guide would become not a guide, but a bottom line that nobody would go below. My point bein'.....

No one should be insulted by an offer (and it would be equally nice if nobody made insulting offers). It would also be nice to get feedback on an offer.

Being polite isn't a crime.

lumberjack

Well said. We are all just trying to make a deal.

Exhibitman · #88 09-23-2025, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gorditadogg

You should have held out for the 8500.

That's good.

toledo_mudhen · #89 09-26-2025, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by doug.goodman

I don't sell much, but when I do I :

1 - set a price that will net me an amount I am happy with
2 - counter or accept what I consider to be reasonable offers
3 - ignore or counter offers that I consider to be unreasonable

Easy peasy

Problem Solved - Boom!

Fandom0610 · #90 09-26-2025, 02:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Mark17

But people don't go to a grocery store and ask the pimple-faced teenager stocking the shelves "What's your best price on these oranges if I buy 5?"

And there's no negotiation at a fast food drive through, or hardware store, or gas station. So, maybe nobody likes to pay full price, but there are many arenas where paying full price is simply how it's done.

I'll respond to reasonable ebay offers, but I'll rarely budge for that reason. If the offer is close, then the buyer can go all the way to full price.

Lol...buying sportscards is not a "Arena" where you pay full price unless you really need the card. Thats not how its done and has never been that way. You dont go to a cardshow and not haggle with the seller. Thats how it's been done.

Fandom0610 · #91 09-26-2025, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by BobbyStrawberry

My items are priced well to begin with. They aren't "sticker prices" at a car dealership.

It doesnt matter man. Its the art of the deal and no matter what price you put people are naturally going to make a offer. You cant get mad at someone making a offer. If thats the case then you shouldnt be a dealer/seller

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