Selling an S privately
#31
Originally Posted by David.mt' timestamp='1303910060' post='20512219
asked what price they would be prepared to deal at.
A switched on seller is going to be wise and never commit to a price, which restrict his negotiating options.
If I suspect somebody is going to buy just on the price I assume they are trade, and even if not, would disecourage a viewing.
Don't understand why you could think trying to set parameters for negotiating is either a cheek or trying to be a smart arse . You either want to sell you car or you don't - please explain.
My time is valueable to me and I was looking at 2007 car which generally still have warranty so price was a key factor so I have no issue in gauging the price range before even considering spending time viewing.
Matt - congrats on the sale. .
#32
Iv just put a deposit on my first s2000 on Thursday night. Im paying full asking price, and wouldn't have even gone to see it if i wasn't willing to. If i could have got it cheaper I would, but it was as described. You cant rock up - find there's nothing really to pick fault with that hasn't been mentioned in the advert - and then say "I'll give you £xxxx for it and that's all".
#33
Iv just put a deposit on my first s2000 on Thursday night. Im paying full asking price, and wouldn't have even gone to see it if i wasn't willing to. If i could have got it cheaper I would, but it was as described. You cant rock up - find there's nothing really to pick fault with that hasn't been mentioned in the advert - and then say "I'll give you £xxxx for it and that's all".
#34
Originally Posted by Antaz' timestamp='1304149647' post='20523596
Iv just put a deposit on my first s2000 on Thursday night. Im paying full asking price, and wouldn't have even gone to see it if i wasn't willing to. If i could have got it cheaper I would, but it was as described. You cant rock up - find there's nothing really to pick fault with that hasn't been mentioned in the advert - and then say "I'll give you £xxxx for it and that's all".
#35
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can't say I would ever talk money before I've seen a car
the advertised price, pictures, description and a quick phone call decide on whther to view
however, I bid want I'm prepared to pay
that's 'never' the asking price and often nowhere near it
sometimes I get the car, sometimes not - I don't lose any sleep
I have a dealer mentality which is that there is always another one
and they are just lumps of metal and plastic, and however pretty and enjoyable to drive, not something to get emotionally attached to
the advertised price, pictures, description and a quick phone call decide on whther to view
however, I bid want I'm prepared to pay
that's 'never' the asking price and often nowhere near it
sometimes I get the car, sometimes not - I don't lose any sleep
I have a dealer mentality which is that there is always another one
and they are just lumps of metal and plastic, and however pretty and enjoyable to drive, not something to get emotionally attached to
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Glad to hear you stood firm and got your asking price. Goes without saying it was worth being patient.
I've had a few pristine cars over the years and fully understand why you did not want to give the car away. It's really galling when buyers start trying all the famous techniques to drive the price down. They hold the money though, and unless you have exactly what they want at the right price for them; most will just walk away and await the next opportunity to negotiate (imho most people aren't happy unless they've struck some sort of deal or got money off).
Good news is there are still buyers out there waiting for genuinely well cared for cars and will pay accordingly.
I've had a few pristine cars over the years and fully understand why you did not want to give the car away. It's really galling when buyers start trying all the famous techniques to drive the price down. They hold the money though, and unless you have exactly what they want at the right price for them; most will just walk away and await the next opportunity to negotiate (imho most people aren't happy unless they've struck some sort of deal or got money off).
Good news is there are still buyers out there waiting for genuinely well cared for cars and will pay accordingly.
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