This is more of a rant since it has happened frequently to me here. When would you consider a low offer on something you have for sale insulting?
I have no problem with "wiggle" room when selling something, I always try and buy for less even if it is only $5-10 just the same when I sell. I truly think some people are living 2 or more years in the past, sorry if this offends someone but it's how I feel.
If someone is selling something and I see their asking price is more than a hundred over what I'm willing to spend I move along. Just because something cost X, Y years ago doesn't mean X is the current value. I looked at a HK SP89 a few months back, they could be had for $1500-2000 in their day. The shop had $5500, an average price, but did I offer them $1500?? Hell no, why? Because I can accept rising prices with supply and demand.
I guess my point is why offer someone something you should know is a ridiculously low amount unless you're good with the lottery or want to insult someone.
ETA - My advice for those looking for $60 SKS's and $300 AK's would be to build a time machine Bring back some 90 cent a gallon gas while you're there.
I have no problem with "wiggle" room when selling something, I always try and buy for less even if it is only $5-10 just the same when I sell. I truly think some people are living 2 or more years in the past, sorry if this offends someone but it's how I feel.
If someone is selling something and I see their asking price is more than a hundred over what I'm willing to spend I move along. Just because something cost X, Y years ago doesn't mean X is the current value. I looked at a HK SP89 a few months back, they could be had for $1500-2000 in their day. The shop had $5500, an average price, but did I offer them $1500?? Hell no, why? Because I can accept rising prices with supply and demand.
I guess my point is why offer someone something you should know is a ridiculously low amount unless you're good with the lottery or want to insult someone.
ETA - My advice for those looking for $60 SKS's and $300 AK's would be to build a time machine Bring back some 90 cent a gallon gas while you're there.
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