MrSlacker Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 So I put up my cellphone for sale on craigslist and these lowball offers are just pissing me off. My asking price is $350 and people are emailing me with $250 and even $150! I want to tell them to just go fuck themselves, but may be I should waste some of their time as payback? What do YOU usually do in these situations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Woven Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Sign them up for spam, and ignore them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Ignore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltron Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Ignore. Plus, 250 isn't extreme lowball, and 150 is just a starting point, imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 it's a used cellphone, $150 isn't a lowball. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSlacker Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Sign them up for spam, and ignore them? heh thats what i am thinking of doing it's a used cellphone, $150 isn't a lowball. its a brand new phone that costs $550 without a contract... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
n_maher Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 its a brand new phone that costs $550 without a contract... That's like quoting the MSRP for a car/truck from the big 3, meaningless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSlacker Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 That's like quoting the MSRP for a car/truck from the big 3, meaningless. i gotta disagree with you Nate. MSRP on it is $550 and thats how much it costs everywhere unless you sign up for a contract. So if a person doesn't want to pay $550, they can buy mine for $350. I also did research on eBay and CL for prices and $350 seems to be the going rate for them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Even so, $150 isnt' a lowball. it's craigslist and it's a used phone. If you don't want to listen to offers, put it on ebay for buy it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFF Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 I vote for ignore - I get lowballed ALL THE TIME. $350 does seem a bit steep for a used phone though. I would think $290 to $300 would be a better deal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSlacker Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 people, it is a BRAND NEW PHONE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFF Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 people, it is a BRAND NEW PHONE I consider anything not purchased at a retail store used. No warranty, open box = used. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riceboy Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 I consider anything not purchased at a retail store used. No warranty, open box = used. Sorry MrSlacker but I have to agree with what LFF said. Also it is what to be expected on Craigslist with lowball offers. When I place an ad there I expect to have lowball offers. It's a free service, it costs you nothing to place an ad. I would just ignore folks. If you don't want to deal with lowball offers then do what others recommended and just place it on Ebay with buy it now and a high minimum if you want to get close to a minimum. That is what I do when I dont' want to deal with lowball offers. Wishing you the best on selling your phone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopstretch Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 It's a negotiation. If you want $350 and think it's worth $350, then all you say to anyone offering less than $350 is "Thanks, I'd like $350." This tends to make lowballers go away and reveal the people who are actually willing to pay $350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CD44hi Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 First, don't take it personally. Second, I would just reply with "my lowest price at this point would be XXX, thanks!" I've gotten low ball offers on items, and after sending my message with my lowest, I've sold stuff. Sometimes an offer on your low limit can be the start of a negotiation. In general, it all depends on how patient you are or if the party is truly interested. Also it depends on how abundant the item is in the market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DigiPete Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Its only worth what the market will bear..... no matter what price seems fair to you... unfortunately Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grawk Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 And lots of people asking $350 doesn't mean lots of people are getting $350. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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