Well, it seems to me that it is split about 80/20 in favor of no-haggling. I'm happy to be in the 20, I'm happy to ask questions and offer prices, and I'm also happy to see that this thread enjoyed some positive, reasoned, and interesting arguments.
<< <i>Well, it seems to me that it is split about 80/20 in favor of no-haggling. I'm happy to be in the 20, I'm happy to ask questions and offer prices, and I'm also happy to see that this thread enjoyed some positive, reasoned, and interesting arguments.
Cheers, Greg >>
I believe you have misunderstood the responses or are reading too much into the responses to your previous statements. Most folks who take tables will readily engage in netotiations regarding a price, will encourage questions and are happy to have a price offered. However, when one asks for a "best price" then it is nearly universally understood and agreed upon that at that point the negotiations cease and a pass or play option is in effect. Attempting to continue to negotiate once that point is reached is where the resistance to your previous statements comes in from other members.
<< <i>Well, it seems to me that it is split about 80/20 in favor of no-haggling. I'm happy to be in the 20, I'm happy to ask questions and offer prices, and I'm also happy to see that this thread enjoyed some positive, reasoned, and interesting arguments.
Cheers, Greg >>
I believe you have misunderstood the responses or are reading too much into the responses to your previous statements. Most folks who take tables will readily engage in netotiations regarding a price, will encourage questions and are happy to have a price offered. However, when one asks for a "best price" then it is nearly universally understood and agreed upon that at that point the negotiations cease and a pass or play option is in effect. Attempting to continue to negotiate once that point is reached is where the resistance to your previous statements comes in from other members. >>
Yep. The term 'best price' is clearly understood by dealers to mean just that, no more negotiations. There are other terms (e.g., 'done deal') that have specific implications as well, and collectors should make an attempt to develop an understanding of these to avoid potential sources of conflict.
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On ebay, I get offers, sometimes quite low, sometimes close. I respond with a counter and usually will add a note "this is my best price". If I get another counter I respond with the same price and that pretty much ends it. Either they buy or they pass. No hassle. --Jerry
I would never counter a dealer's "best price." But, when a reputable dealer's price is way out of whack, I've had the temerity to ask politely what I'm missing about a coin that warrants the price. That question twice led to conversations that ended with the dealer lowering the price to an acceptable level without any need to make a counteroffer.
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Cheers,
Greg
<< <i>Well, it seems to me that it is split about 80/20 in favor of no-haggling. I'm happy to be in the 20, I'm happy to ask questions and offer prices, and I'm also happy to see that this thread enjoyed some positive, reasoned, and interesting arguments.
Cheers,
Greg >>
I believe you have misunderstood the responses or are reading too much into the responses to your previous statements. Most folks who take tables will readily engage in netotiations regarding a price, will encourage questions and are happy to have a price offered. However, when one asks for a "best price" then it is nearly universally understood and agreed upon that at that point the negotiations cease and a pass or play option is in effect. Attempting to continue to negotiate once that point is reached is where the resistance to your previous statements comes in from other members.
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<< <i>Well, it seems to me that it is split about 80/20 in favor of no-haggling. I'm happy to be in the 20, I'm happy to ask questions and offer prices, and I'm also happy to see that this thread enjoyed some positive, reasoned, and interesting arguments.
Cheers,
Greg >>
I believe you have misunderstood the responses or are reading too much into the responses to your previous statements. Most folks who take tables will readily engage in netotiations regarding a price, will encourage questions and are happy to have a price offered. However, when one asks for a "best price" then it is nearly universally understood and agreed upon that at that point the negotiations cease and a pass or play option is in effect. Attempting to continue to negotiate once that point is reached is where the resistance to your previous statements comes in from other members. >>
Yep. The term 'best price' is clearly understood by dealers to mean just that, no more negotiations. There are other terms (e.g., 'done deal') that have specific implications as well, and collectors should make an attempt to develop an understanding of these to avoid potential sources of conflict.
RMR: 'Wer, wenn ich schriee, hörte mich denn aus der Engel Ordnungen?'
CJ: 'No one!' [Ain't no angels in the coin biz]
All I ever look for is a fair, competitive price ,that is reasonable
and realistic from my perspective as well as the seller.
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