Hello MC-Market,
I've been around here long enough to see a couple of really terrible bargainers.
Although this morning I saw a scenario so perfect it could have almost been scripted:
It really bothers me when people are selling something, and when asked for a price they say "Offer?" then when offered, they just laugh..
It's terribly rude to assume the buyers know what magic number you had in mind.
Now, luckily this script turned out to be a great example of how to properly bargain:
Here are some tips to help you get the best deal (if you're selling something):
1) It is essential that you know the market value of what you're selling. In this case we will be using a MC account.
- 1a) For example, a MC account is only ever worth $25 unless it has something extra (like a cool or OG name)
- 1b) If you think your account is worth $100, but it's only worth $20, you're basically fucked because you will get nowhere near that amount.
2) Always give a price higher than you want to receive.
- 2a) However, be sure not to give a price too high, or people will laugh at you and wont deal with you since they think you're mad (ex. if you ask for $50 for a $20 account)
- 2b) MC accounts are tricky because again, most are only worth a maximum of $25, and most people usually want to get back at least what they originally paid, but again, don't be stupid with your asking price.
3) When you get an offer, try to 'meet in the middle' if it suits your intended price.
- 3a) For example, if you want to get $20 for your account, try to sell it at $25. Hopefully someone will ask for $15, that way you can 'meet in the middle' and get your $20.
- 3b) This also works if someone offers anything above your 'meet in the middle' range (ex. if someone offers you $20, if you 'meet in the middle' you can get $22.50, which is more than you intended)
- 3c) However, if someone undercuts your 'meet in the middle' range (like in the above example, the seller clearly was intending for $15) you will have to try and work them up, but try not to be too persistent or crazy with your increments or they may call the deal off.
These tactics can work similarly if you're a buyer, just in reverse.
Hope this has helped some of you.
I've been around here long enough to see a couple of really terrible bargainers.
Although this morning I saw a scenario so perfect it could have almost been scripted:
This is certainly how not to bargain.
It really bothers me when people are selling something, and when asked for a price they say "Offer?" then when offered, they just laugh..
It's terribly rude to assume the buyers know what magic number you had in mind.
Now, luckily this script turned out to be a great example of how to properly bargain:
Here are some tips to help you get the best deal (if you're selling something):
1) It is essential that you know the market value of what you're selling. In this case we will be using a MC account.
- 1a) For example, a MC account is only ever worth $25 unless it has something extra (like a cool or OG name)
- 1b) If you think your account is worth $100, but it's only worth $20, you're basically fucked because you will get nowhere near that amount.
2) Always give a price higher than you want to receive.
- 2a) However, be sure not to give a price too high, or people will laugh at you and wont deal with you since they think you're mad (ex. if you ask for $50 for a $20 account)
- 2b) MC accounts are tricky because again, most are only worth a maximum of $25, and most people usually want to get back at least what they originally paid, but again, don't be stupid with your asking price.
3) When you get an offer, try to 'meet in the middle' if it suits your intended price.
- 3a) For example, if you want to get $20 for your account, try to sell it at $25. Hopefully someone will ask for $15, that way you can 'meet in the middle' and get your $20.
- 3b) This also works if someone offers anything above your 'meet in the middle' range (ex. if someone offers you $20, if you 'meet in the middle' you can get $22.50, which is more than you intended)
- 3c) However, if someone undercuts your 'meet in the middle' range (like in the above example, the seller clearly was intending for $15) you will have to try and work them up, but try not to be too persistent or crazy with your increments or they may call the deal off.
These tactics can work similarly if you're a buyer, just in reverse.
Hope this has helped some of you.
