Low Balling
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agreed....even $1300 for someone asking $1500 may not be outta line, while $200 for one listed for $400 might be....(especially since most of the cues listed here for $400 are worth every penny of that).
It's kinda the opposite of price gouging which I think you are well aware of!
Like asking almost 400 for a cue when the going rate is around 200.
Think about it!
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It's kinda the opposite of price gouging which I think you know all to well!
Like asking almost 400 for a cue when the going rate is around 200.
Think about it!
an offer is an offer. it's way better than no offers. i've sold a few cues on here before that i couldn't get any kind of offer for. one time i even took the low ball offer just because i was in that kind of a mood
If you're insulted by low ball offers, then I advise that you do not use the for sale forumes here.
Second, also know that when you drive a production cue off the lot, it loses 40-50% of it's value immediately.
Third: Mint condition in cues means the shafts have no play / aren't chalk green. The logo on the butt cap shouldn't be showing signs of being worn off. This makes the cue in very good condition at best.
just some advice from someone that has sold a lot of cues....
JV
If you're insulted by low ball offers, then I advise that you do not use the for sale forumes here.
Second, also know that when you drive a production cue off the lot, it loses 40-50% of it's value immediately.
Third: Mint condition in cues means the shafts have no play / aren't chalk green. The logo on the butt cap shouldn't be showing signs of being worn off. This makes the cue in very good condition at best.
just some advice from someone that has sold a lot of cues....
JV
thanks for the advice. yea i know where u r coming from.
i actually started this thread to ask abt low ball when im offering someone. i didnt want to offend anyone when i make an offer. i have no problem with ppl making offer. having a offer is better than no offer.
Imo offering less than 60% of the asking price would be low balling.
I also consider going commando in 95 degree weather with 60% or higher humidity low balling.
I also consider going commando in 95 degree weather with 60% or higher humidity low balling.
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I would think that the seller should be up front an state the price is firm no offers ,waste of your time an mine. A lot of the times I see asking price. So ok here we go. You will always have tire kickers. To me an i'm sure lot of others this is a wonderful place to enjoy an maybe pick up that special item an have fun doing that. An for some this is a great way to get their wares out to the public. We all just have to try to use good sense. :yeah:
Thank Pawn Stars for the lowballin, and Jerry Reed for the High Ballin.
I agree that it is hard to decide whether a offer will offend someone or be called low balling!!!!
i also see used cues for sale on this forum with ZERO depreciation for its used status. I guess they think it should not lose any value from them KICKING THE TIRES ON THE THING!!!!
Some have the nerve to expect appreciation on their investment, Even thou used!!!
Some bought at the PEAK of cue prices and still think they should sell for the same amount during this RECESSION!
You just really have to pick and choice who you deal with. Alot, of questionable things seem to be going on lately!!!!
The Members here seem to have had their moral compass turned or dialed down do to the RECESSION!!!
Kid Dynomite
i also see used cues for sale on this forum with ZERO depreciation for its used status. I guess they think it should not lose any value from them KICKING THE TIRES ON THE THING!!!!
Some have the nerve to expect appreciation on their investment, Even thou used!!!
Some bought at the PEAK of cue prices and still think they should sell for the same amount during this RECESSION!
You just really have to pick and choice who you deal with. Alot, of questionable things seem to be going on lately!!!!
The Members here seem to have had their moral compass turned or dialed down do to the RECESSION!!!
Kid Dynomite
No matter what the asking price, I like to start at .25 cents and go up a quarter every day. If it was meant to be that I actually have that cue, eventually we'll meet at the perfect price. Whew, it does sometimes take some time. But, I've found that if the seller has the patience, the cue must be meant to go to me.
If you are going to go low.. it's best to be presented as a qualifier...
"Hey if you don't sell it for xxxxx.... I would be willing to pay xxxxxx... so let me know if you don't get any offers" so you don't come across as a low balling POS.
Lowballers tend to lack a certain degree of couth...
JV
I've always had a problem with people who say "going price". Listen if im selling a cue and i want $500 for it, even though the last one went for $350 that's my choice. If it doesnt sell then i need to work on my price or choose to keep it.
Lowball imho would be somewhere in the 50% of original asking price. Hardly anyone is going to pay the asking price, its not the american way !
Plus people have a $ ammount in their head that they want to spend. Say $400...then they see a cue they really like for $500 and they try to get the price down to what they want to spend. If they can't they move on to another.
Lowball imho would be somewhere in the 50% of original asking price. Hardly anyone is going to pay the asking price, its not the american way !
Plus people have a $ ammount in their head that they want to spend. Say $400...then they see a cue they really like for $500 and they try to get the price down to what they want to spend. If they can't they move on to another.
IMHO
Low Ball = less than 80% of actual cash value
Example:
Cue is listed at $500 on the for sale forum
Based on recent sales of that cue, ACV is about $350
80% of ACV is $280
In my eyes, any offer below $280 is a "low ball".....granted, most people will offer less then they are willing to pay, so any offer should be considered.....no reason to run off a potential buyer that might just have $400 in their pocket, but they like to negotiate...
Low Ball = less than 80% of actual cash value
Example:
Cue is listed at $500 on the for sale forum
Based on recent sales of that cue, ACV is about $350
80% of ACV is $280
In my eyes, any offer below $280 is a "low ball".....granted, most people will offer less then they are willing to pay, so any offer should be considered.....no reason to run off a potential buyer that might just have $400 in their pocket, but they like to negotiate...