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By: nadine

nadine — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 19:27:38 +0000

I second vince’s ideas. Sometimes buyers just like to try a lowball offer. It also helps to write a little message when you counter-offer, even if it’s only “not even close”. I’ve had buyers come back weeks later with more realistic offers, and been able to do a deal.

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By: vince jelenic

vince jelenic — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:48:15 +0000

Hi, well thought out suggestions.

I’ll add two more here, as I LOVE to use the BOffer feature, it’s actually fun.

1. we NEVER use the automatic responder. We have had $1 offers on $45 item, and countered with $37 and found it accepted. A buyer’s gotta try, even if offensive offer… I figure $1 is MORE than I had before, so it’s a starting point.

2. Use your TIME to your advantage. offer is good for 48 hours. If it was good enough to accept, wait. A better one may come along. A buyer’s offer is binding, no reason to rush unless you need to counter-offer, and even then you can play time a bit (remember offer IS binding).

I find it’s the ONE part of ebay which is still somewhat in MY control, and almost as much fun as the excitement of “auctions” (or used to be “auctions).

cheers.
vince.