This email rubbed me the wrong way.

[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.