@partsman330 wrote:
Not looking for advice, just sharing 🙂
Got an offer for an item I had listed at $175 for $125. I declined and told the buyer the best I would do is $150 ($20 off). They responded with an offer of $130. I declined and at that point removed the Best Offer option and lowered the BIN price to $149.99. I then get a phone call from the buyer saying asking for my "best price" which I explained I already offered them. They then went on to complain about how much shipping costs and demanded I lower the price saying they needed it at below a certain price etc etc and that they would "buy it from someone else" (I know they cannot get it cheaper, ANYWHERE) so I told them nicely that they are welcome to find one elsewhere for less but good luck in doing so. They bought it for $150 but I would have rather not have gotten the phone call to be haggled with that was a bit unnecessary IMO. What do these people do at the grocery store or at the gas station? My goodness pushy pushy.
... in situations like you describe i would be a bit leery. it sounds like the buyer bought it, but is a bit disgruntled with you for not accepting HIS price and also removing the best offer option. it is possible he will leave neutral or negative feedback if he can find a reason, or a reason for a return.
... i had similar years ago. my policies on each listing state reasonable offers. so in effect, if i now receive a low ball unrealistic offer, after sending them a counter with a message reason why i can not accept and what i expect ... i will usually decline any additional offer and just send to block. i do not consider my counters unrealistic and try to assume that ALL buyers are reasonable and understanding. unfortunately, some are expect their own way always, and are very vindictive as i've found to my detriment and expense. it is more important to me that i keep happy customers and reasonable fees on ebay, than it is to lose one sale here and there.
