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What to do with very low offer on an item for sale

I am pretty new to selling on Audiogon and with a component I have received an offer of 25% of the price; I had chosen a price, including shipping, at the low end of what I have seen on HiFi shark.

If someone with more experience than I could help; do I ignore it or come back with a sensible (10% perhaps) discount on my price.

Thanks for advice

 

retiredaudioguy
russwill
55 posts
 

I agree with tuberest. You might restate your asking price and move on. When I worked a sales floor that's what I would do. Be courteous and then move on.

I've had some people come back and negotiate seriously so, don't be rude. They might just end up being the purchaser.

dill
2,633 posts
 

On 3/2/26 at 3:42pm the original poster posted the following here in this thread. "And I have just completed the sale & shipped them."

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axpert
138 posts
 

I suggest you do a little investigation as to what the typical valuation of your item is on the market. Condition plays a big role pertaining to value. Once you have some credible information, compare the offer to typical valuation.  If the offer is ridiculously lower, then ignore it. I am assuming you didn't list the item as "OBO"?

I hope you aren't desperate to sell it. !!

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thecarpathian
6,094 posts
 

@dill ,

It's no use. Case in point 👆⬆

dill
2,633 posts
 

I guess axpert is not an expert carp. What can one do?

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