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Originally Posted by TheDecepticon
I know what you mean about the sale of your items, Leon!! Good on you!! Tyre kickers and cheapskates abound!! Catch you on the flip side!! Take care!!  |
Hi,
I'd like to say something about that
Call me a nark if you want.
I have noted in the past that prices on IIS tend to be a bit higher than the 50-60% of new that I grew used to over many many years of dealing in the (late lamented) Trading Post.
I concluded that this was due to being on different ground, special territory so to speak. I have not haggled (much
) during several satisfactory purchases here on IIS and all parties have been very satisfied in each case I think. And I'll be there again.
So, I do not believe that I qualify anyway for the rather supercilious and sneering label of "tyre kicker and cheapskate".
Yet...... I would like to say a short word on behalf of anyone here on IIS who wants a bargain. You who want top dollar for your unwanted stuff may not be aware that the market value of any piece of second-hand goods (with no warranty, no certainty) is
only what someone wants to pay for it. Not what you think, sorry.
Of course you want top dollar, I have met many sellers like that, who have unrealistic ideas about their stuff
. But I would not call them names, that is just the way of it.
And then, what is unusual about wanting a bargain? Who here has not felt like that? How is a buyer to know if they do not ask, anyway?
So you sellers that feel too impatient about bargain hunters and expect the prospective buyer to sign on your agenda without question, I suggest diffidently that you (yes yes - as well as the buyer with the very low offer) have something to learn about the market.
Having said all that
can I add that any future seller who has a PM from me will be treated very seriously
Cheers
Edit and PS: just after posting this with much anxiety (I do not want to troll, and that's a fine line) I found this thread where
buyers bag the
seller. Ah dear me.
http://www.iceinspace.com.au/forum/s...ad.php?t=54259