Another Craiglist thread.....uugghh

avelanchefan
avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
edited May 2012 in The Clubhouse
So every now and then I venture there to look for something specific. But I swear every time I go people are such flakes. So my question is, If you list something on craigslist do you feel the price is negotiable unless the seller says firm?

I was looking for a 4th generation IPOD Nano. Nothing spectacular. Guy had one listed for 75 dollars tells me it is going on EBAY tomorrow if not sold today. I offered 60 dollars after searching ebay and amazon used prices. Guy gets all **** telling me he can get 120 for it on eBay. I politely respond telling him he will eventually sell it for 60 dollars after ebay and paypal fees, and I would pay 65 for it cash today. The guy still wont budge, and I understand that if your price is firm...just post that its firm! Am I wrong in thinking that?
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  • cnh
    cnh Posts: 13,284
    edited May 2012
    I wouldn't worry about it. Too many variables on Craigslist. Too many personality types. Some good, some bad, some nuts and a few "unreasonable".

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  • nwohlford
    nwohlford Posts: 700
    edited May 2012
    I think that you will find that there is a correlation between unreasonable price and unreasonable person. You can try an offer but don't be surprised by the rude response.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited May 2012
    You are also assuming that everyone that posts on Craigslist has half a brain .
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  • codyc1ark
    codyc1ark Posts: 2,532
    edited May 2012
    Lol, Jes's sisters boyfriend just had this gripe. He called on a canoe that was about 60 miles from us, the guy had $550.00 on it, no firm notice. He asked the guy if he would go get it the next day if he would take $500.00, being that its an hour one way drive. I could hear the guy screaming and cussing him from the next room, I don't think he made an unreasonable offer. I was dumbfounded, I wonder if these people go through life treating coworkers, family and friends that way, or if there just looking to vent to some nameless on the phone. Either way, if your going to list something for sale in public, expect offers, lowballers or not...
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  • jephdood
    jephdood Posts: 1,671
    edited May 2012
    I think unless someone specifically says 'firm', offers are fair game. But, at the same time, if the price of something is more than fair to begin with, I will just pay the asking price right off the bat. I don't have to 'win' by getting them to go even lower.
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  • grimmace19
    grimmace19 Posts: 1,429
    edited May 2012
    The only time I get mad at offers on my items is when someone says they will take it, they show up or meet you somewhere just to say "hey would you take 40?" NO, I want the 50 as that's what we seemed to have agreed upon if you didn't ask if I would take something else after we made these arrangements.
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  • 72RR
    72RR Posts: 159
    edited May 2012
    I hear you grimmace.
    I'll never forget towing a 69' Roadrunner from Detroit Mi to Naperville IL only to have the guy try to change the deal with a new offer.
    We're talking after 5 pages of descriptions & untold pictures. Talk about PO'ed. The only thing that calmed me down was stopping for gas in Toledo OH and selling another RR to a gas station attendant.
    btw: the first 69 ended up going to a guy in PA at the original price.
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited May 2012
    grimmace19 wrote: »
    The only time I get mad at offers on my items is when someone says they will take it, they show up or meet you somewhere just to say "hey would you take 40?" NO, I want the 50 as that's what we seemed to have agreed upon if you didn't ask if I would take something else after we made these arrangements.
    Yeah, that is definitely unacceptable. If someone did that to me, and didn't want to pay the agreed upon price, I would simply get back in my car and drive off. Probably grab some liquor on the way home too. :cheesygrin:

    However, as others have said, I do agree that offers are okay as long as the ad doesn't specify firm. I also tend to do the same thing as DSkip as I expect some negotiation. Just make any offers you have before we agree to meet...
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  • mystik610
    mystik610 Posts: 699
    edited May 2012
    Don't know about you guys, but I've had fantastic luck selling things on craigslist lately. Even had a guy offer to pay more than I what I listed the item for the other day! Packing it up to ship to Nigeria was a pain, but he 'kindly' offered to pay shipping. Gave him my bank account number so he can wire transfer the funds since they don't have paypal over there. Patiently waiting for the funds to come in, but am stoked about this deal!
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited May 2012
    BeefJerky wrote: »
    Just make any offers you have before we agree to meet...

    Most CL *ssh*les just show up with half the agreed to amount and get upset when you leave.
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  • BeefJerky
    BeefJerky Posts: 1,320
    edited May 2012
    sucks2beme wrote: »
    Most CL *ssh*les just show up with half the agreed to amount and get upset when you leave.
    Luckily I haven't had that happen to me yet. However, if it does, they are certainly free to get as upset as they want as I am leaving. As a nice parting gift, they will also get to see my pet "bird" as I depart; not many people get that privilege!
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited May 2012
    I think both CL things that piss me off were already mentioned.
    1). When you agree on the price over e-mail/phone, please don't show up with less $ for any reason. I very politely walked at least two people out the door when they offered less. Both all of a sudden had the correct amount, but it's the principle. I think I bulged for one poor guy and pouched every penny out of him, he was still a few bucks short on a couple-hundred-dollar item LOL.
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    edited May 2012
    i called a guy on a set of speakers and he blew up on me....he said i already dropped the price 100.00....i said. hey man i just read your add 2 mins ago.... all i asked was,whats the least you will go. i needed to drive 40 miles to SEE them..so after he blew up at me it didnt matter...jerk...it did NOT say firm...like i watch CL daily
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  • boston1450
    boston1450 Posts: 7,630
    edited May 2012
    i eyed a 20.00 polk sub for 3 weeks....it did not sell. i finally called...i drove 50miles...he lived on a golfcoarse...million dollar home...the sub is NEW...i saw the sda2b speakers im listening to now. he said he wouldnt sell them. he bought them new. i loved them at first sight...i said how much would you sell them for if you were to sell them...he said 250.00. i said if you do decide please please call me...i left...i sent 2 emails telling him i would take good care of them...he called me 2 days later....he said do you really want them as they werent being used...i said yes....he asked if i would pay 300.00 i said YES i was on my way......theres history behind them also....i had him sign back of them and manuels....they are MINT....Craigs list thank you.......you brought me to polk......
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  • avelanchefan
    avelanchefan Posts: 2,401
    edited May 2012
    Today was a better day for craigslist posters.....more FIRM prices....makes my time more easier.
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  • Tony M
    Tony M Posts: 11,147
    edited May 2012
    I emailed on an ad that said make offer. I did research before I emailed but found no MSRP. I thought maybe 20.00 would be a place to start. He/she quickly emailed me back and said it was 400.00 new. That's it.

    I emailed back and said, edit your listing to state that and maybe even add what the least you will take also.

    He/she still hasn't edited his/her ad.

    I won't pay 200.00+ or so if that's what they're expecting.
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