Why do Ballers appear to be 'tight' ?

[beanbag83]

I find it very funny, people talking about kids having no money, I had WAY more disposable income when I was 14/15. I was taking home about £150 a week term time, and anything up to £300 a week in the holidays, with no bills, mortgage, car to run, etc. I'd love to be in that postion now!

 

[Leezo]

The thing that annoys me the most is people trying to call
"DIBS" on things

ohh and the clasic "Whats the lowest you will take " as if iam going to tell a seller that

What's wrong with calling dibs? Quite strange that you would be annoyed by someone calling dibs who wants to buy your item. Why wouldn't you tell someone what your lowest price is? I have seen on here many a time people wanting too high a price and have offers made which they turn down and then a week later dropping the price down to what previous buyers have offered and generally that buyer has either got their item at a lower price or their not interested any more.

Bartering for things is just part and parcel of life never mind these forums, its the way we are.
What I have noticed and the reason for people offering a lower price is sellers are trying to get as much back as they spent on the item whether it be new or second hand and the value of the item is just too high; as in its not worth it.
Take today for example, there is a chap selling something second hand for £19 posted but i can get the item for £18.99 brand new posted.
Do I a) offer his asking price OR b) offer him a lower price ??

The true value of something is only as high as what someone is willing to pay.

 

[Dup]

As my mum would say, count the pennies and the pounds will look after themselves.... I

 

[Tom]

Sales on this forum and all others must comply to a number of rules which can vary by forum
These rules are to help both buyers and sellers with a safe and transparent sale, e.g. A named & dated photo to proove the seller posses the items, and that the one shown is the one for sale, and doing all business in the thread so that in the event of a dispute everything is out in the open

If the seller has their own additional rules for what they do or dont want from buyers then they can be stated, eg no lowballing, postage included/to be added, no trades, no dibs etc

If they don't state such rules and someone offers then a polite no never hurts

 

[Alex']

I suspect most sellers nowadays actually ask for more than they want because they know they'll be offered less.

The most truth spoken in this thread

 

[digitalman]

Bit of a thread revival, but there is also the issue over how quickly gear depreciates in price and if its last years model then who really is willing to pay top dollar when you could add a little more and buy new.

It must be hard finding out that the equipment you wanted so much and saved so hard to get is now worth didly squat compared to the new shiney thing you need and crave.

I just don't sell anything and lend it out to mates to get them into balling.

 

[avitbigtime]

everyone likes to be on the right side of a deal especially the younger players

 

[MajorFaff]

Haggling/bartering/negotiation? I don't see the problem. If you don't want offers, simply say it's a firm price.

The seller doesn't have to accept an offer. On other forums I use that has a HEAVY trade with tens of thousands of pounds worth of stuff being traded everyday, coming to an agreement is the norm.

Low balls are a problem if unjustified, and they offered just get ignored.

 

[Azreil]

Haggling is the norm for most of the world, I always find it funny that us brits seem to almost get offended when this happens!

 

[Grimleaper]

Haggling is the norm for most of the world, I always find it funny that us brits seem to almost get offended when this happens!

A bit of haggling is fine, but sometimes people can be outright cheeky!!!