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On the Cheap
Has this ever happened to you .... I'll bet it has.
Lets say you bought an expensive Astro' item ... could be an eyepiece, maybe a top quality Scope, or similar ' top shelf ' brand of gear.
You might decide to sell for one reason or another within a reasonable time frame ... lets say ... within 6 months.
Your ( item ) or items still retain good resale value because of the quality , brand , and could be a sought after item on the second hand market for those who could not afford paying ' new price '.
So.... you find out the current new price so to get some sort of an idea what yours ' is truthfully ' worth. ( any reasonable person would agree to this line of approach to gauge a selling price ).
You have an item you bought new... $2000.00....you put it up for sale at $1500.00 ( a $500.00 saving on new price )...gear is as good as it was the day you bought it.... you've only had it a short time.
......then you get a message ... can I have it for a $1000.00...!!
Another example .....you sell an eyepiece....' top shelf ' to... but you get a message asking to have it ' way below' what it is considered a reasonable asking price.
Would any of you who had an $5000.00 Scope in excellent condition ... sell it off for $2,500.00 ..... I doubt it.... well I wouldn't think so...would you...?
People who send messages wanting ' top shelf ' gear .. or gear that is quite expensive.... and then ask if they can ( or offer ) a much lower price , I find is rather ' not in good taste ' .
They want the ' good gear ' without paying a good and fair price.
This old ' adage ' about... things are generally sold at half price holds some truth when selling ' generic ' items....I'll go along with that.
Finally ..... you've have a $80,000 Mercedes ... had it for 6 months .... in showroom condition, low klm's, full servicing ...still has dealership warranty.......your offered $40,000 ....would you sell it .....NOT ME.
I think I've made my point.....price can be negotiable ... but TO A POINT.
Flash .....
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