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CaptainCrunch · 07-08-2009, 05:34 PM

Bottom line is that there's no harm in asking for a low price or asking for a cash discount, if you don't ask you'll never get one.

Bartering is the oldest economic system on the planet, and I deal with it every day. I don't take it personally or insult the person for asking, its business and I would respect a person less for accepting a sticker price on a used item.

I don't get how people get their titties in a twist about somebody making a lower offer on their stuff.

If you don't want to accept offers for lower dollars on your stuff then attache the word firm to your pricing statement.

Bartering or dicking over price has nothing to do with cultures or races, it has to do with smart business, and at least asking the question. If you don't like it, don't sell your stuff on online forums.

Just my 2 cents discounted from 4 cents.

07-08-2009, 05:34 PM	#138
CaptainCrunch Norm! Join Date: Jun 2002 Exp:	Bottom line is that there's no harm in asking for a low price or asking for a cash discount, if you don't ask you'll never get one. Bartering is the oldest economic system on the planet, and I deal with it every day. I don't take it personally or insult the person for asking, its business and I would respect a person less for accepting a sticker price on a used item. I don't get how people get their titties in a twist about somebody making a lower offer on their stuff. If you don't want to accept offers for lower dollars on your stuff then attache the word firm to your pricing statement. Bartering or dicking over price has nothing to do with cultures or races, it has to do with smart business, and at least asking the question. If you don't like it, don't sell your stuff on online forums. Just my 2 cents discounted from 4 cents. __________________ My name is Ozymandias, King of Kings; Look on my Works, ye Mighty, and despair! Last edited by CaptainCrunch; 07-08-2009 at 05:40 PM.