This email rubbed me the wrong way.

[270]

Quick and simple....

Tell him your not interested in selling the boat at the price point he offered....

Thanks for the offer but I'm going to pass.

I think delete is even quicker and simpler.

[ChumpChange]

I think delete is even quicker and simpler.

Or he can send him a picture.

[Plaster Dave]

I just laugh and move on with my day. It's the nature of the game when selling stuff. I'm sure you try and get a good deal when you are buying.

[Eli]

Grads tell him

It's obvious my boat is out of your league. Good luck on your search! It's going to be tough finding a boat as nice as mine in your price range. Happy hunting!


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[Sandeggo]

I just went through having my boat up for sale and people were offering 2k less than asking without even coming to see it. Once they'd get here I know they'd offer even less. I didn't HAVE to sell it and have too much blood and sweat in it to give it away.

[Paul65K]

Doc and Steve have it right.....any time you allow emotion to affect you in a negotiation you have already lost.

1. Almost nothing is actually worth what a seller thinks he wants to get
2. Almost nothing is priced where a buyer thinks they should pay

The key to any and every successful negotiation is to find a place where both parties can agree and walk away think they got what they wanted.....or at least are willing to pay.

If you know for sure this guy is a "douche" then take the emotion out and know what you're dealing with; either respond unemotionally with your number or move on......anything else is just a waste of your time/life/bandwidth.

[HB Vic]

Doc and Steve have it right.....any time you allow emotion to affect you in a negotiation you have already lost.

1. Almost nothing is actually worth what a seller thinks he wants to get
2. Almost nothing is priced where a buyer thinks they should pay

The key to any and every successful negotiation is to find a place where both parties can agree and walk away think they got what they wanted.....or at least are willing to pay.

If you know for sure this guy is a "douche" then take the emotion out and know what you're dealing with; either respond unemotionally with your number or move on......anything else is just a waste of your time/life/bandwidth.

Bingo. Don't let your emotions get in the way of sound business decisions. Remove the emotion and you'll see these things for what they really are, a business transaction.

[Havasu Party Bus]

If i'm selling something on Criags List i put.
Bla bla bla for sale $0000.00 or OBO in my favor.
Low Ballers need not call.

It's been work for me and i've been getting what i was asking for and at times a little more.

[Eli]

Doc and Steve have it right.....any time you allow emotion to affect you in a negotiation you have already lost.

1. Almost nothing is actually worth what a seller thinks he wants to get
2. Almost nothing is priced where a buyer thinks they should pay

The key to any and every successful negotiation is to find a place where both parties can agree and walk away think they got what they wanted.....or at least are willing to pay.

If you know for sure this guy is a "douche" then take the emotion out and know what you're dealing with; either respond unemotionally with your number or move on......anything else is just a waste of your time/life/bandwidth.

There's nothing wrong with emotions


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[rivergames]

I don't think the email was that bad until the last part of it. I don't think there is anything wrong with making an offer... But that last deal about "winter" and "not selling" is kind of bullshit