Is it poor taste to make an offer to an eBay seller? 1 1

[NoMan]

Only 50$ less than asking? Do t see “make us an offer” anywhere in listing

[Funnybooks]

I do it all the time. I do it respectfully. $50 is not "much" unless the seller is asking for $100 for the item. Try to stay within 10% or less usually gets me a reply back from the seller

 

Edited September 27, 2022 by Funnybooks

[NoMan]

On 9/27/2022 at 11:50 AM, Funnybooks said:

I do it all the time. I do it respectfully. $50 is not "much" unless the seller is asking for $100.

Do you just do it thru “contact seller?”?

[Funnybooks]

On 9/27/2022 at 2:52 PM, NoMan said:

Do you just do it thru “contact seller?”?

yes...if the seller wants to make a deal, they will usually alter the ebay listing to reflect the new price as a "buy it now" in my experience.

[B2D327]

“Lowballing” as it’s referred to is in poor taste but this depends on what the asking price is. 

[NoMan]

On 9/27/2022 at 11:53 AM, Funnybooks said:

yes...if the seller wants to make a deal, they will usually alter the ebay listing to reflect the new price as a "buy it now" in my experience.

Thank you. 

[Funnybooks]

On 9/27/2022 at 2:53 PM, B2D327 said:

“Lowballing” as it’s referred to is in poor taste but this depends on what the asking price is. 

yes..please do not lowball, but, if you do...do it with some tact.

Edited September 27, 2022 by Funnybooks

[Funnybooks]

also, read the fine print.

There are sellers that will not entertain offers and state that specifically in their description

[NoMan]

No lowball. No fine print.

Edited September 27, 2022 by NoMan

[Funnybooks]

good luck

let us know how it goes

[davidpg]

And ask nicely, with good grammar and full sentences...that goes a long way I've found ;)

[Ryan.]

On 9/27/2022 at 2:49 PM, NoMan said:

Only 50$ less than asking? Do t see “make us an offer” anywhere in listing

Depends. Is the original ask price $51 or $5100?

[Dr. Balls]

On 9/27/2022 at 12:55 PM, Funnybooks said:

also, read the fine print.

There are sellers that will not entertain offers and state that specifically in their description

I have seen that, and I think it's smart for sellers to state that. I am one that actually reads through descriptions for seller policies (since I'm a seller myself). I lowball on Ebay all the time. I'm looking for the seller who's desperate to move a book.

[ramithard]

Depends on the price.....most of my books on there that are over $ 250 I will accept $ 50 under

[Chaz G.]

On 9/27/2022 at 3:39 PM, davidpg said:

And ask nicely, with good grammar and full sentences...that goes a long way I've found ;)

This is important. While I might not be accepting offers on an item, if the person asks nicely, I might send him an offer if/when I need to unload the book. 

I hate getting offers that only include a number ex: $175!  

[Le Chat Noir]

At worst they say no, or offer to meet in the middle. As long as your offer is not >30-40% off FMV, many are happy to accommodate or go for an immediate sell.

Edited September 27, 2022 by Baka_Oni

[Poekaymon]

It's fine.  Worst case is they won't respond.

For one thing, not every one agrees what a lowball is.  For instance, just a few days ago someone had something posted for $120 BIN, and it had been up for 6 months. I consider it "worth" about $50, and the last ones that sold were also around $50.  I sent him a message offering $60.  To me, that's a good offer--above actual value.  But just based on the asking price, I guess it's a lowball.  I wasn't expecting a response.  He did not respond.

 

 

[NoMan]

They accepted. Cool. Thanks all

[Sigur Ros]

On 9/27/2022 at 5:35 PM, NoMan said:

They accepted. Cool. Thanks all

You're welcome.

[Chaz G.]

On 9/27/2022 at 5:35 PM, NoMan said:

They accepted. Cool. Thanks all