Low-Ball offers

[TempoKing]

1. Can't Afford to Pay More ?
Don't tell the seller your price is fair. Sellers don't care what you can or
cannot afford to buy. If you can't afford to buy his Rolex, that's not
the seller's problem; it's yours.
2. Paying Cash - I mean how else will you pay ?
It's all cash to the seller in the end if it is via Bank wire transfer or
via Pay Pal..just 2.9% worth of fees which...most likely you will pay.
But don't walk away if your seller is like some sellers I know - All Sour Grapes etc.
Some buyers get their "knickers in a twist" as they say in the UK just
because the seller counters the offer at more than you were prepared
to pay. Maybe the counter was what he listed the watch for - maybe less.
It Doesn't matter. The point is the doors have been opened for negotiations
Only the inexperienced walk away.
3. Good to know the Seller's Motivation.
If you don't know why the seller is selling his Rolex, you got to use your
cryptograph and find out - it will be easier to meet his needs price wise
Maybe the issue is financial - you will get a better deal.
Maybe the seller needs to upgrade - you will not get a better deal.
Or he is a closet Rolex flipper with money to spare...worst kind those...lol
If you know the reason behind the sale, you can structure your offer to fulfill those needs.
4. Always Counter the Counter Offer.
It goes without saying that the first counter is only an invitation for the buyer
to offer a second offer. But sometimes buyers get discouraged. It's a dance
to see who will win ...the chase baby the chase. Until they turn off the
lights and close up the bar, keep dancing.
5. Give a Logical Reason Why Your Low-ball Offer is Fair...
Suggest prices at TRF or at eBay or timezone etc. but do not insult my intelligence
with crazy price throws.
6. Earlier today a guy wants to buy my datejust... I have it for sale
for $1,850 he emails me and offers me $1,000 (?)
and I respond that his offer does not even cover costs - within 2 minutes he goes
up to $1,350.... then when I say...I do not think you can afford it (I know I am bad)
then...Bim Bam Boom.. he goes up to $1,650
When I counter offer by saying I want the asking - He disappeared
...wrong...I could have sold him the watch for $1,750...Maybe...