Why even pay for best offer???

Taralindsey · Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:53 PM

I am wanting to buy a keychain off eBay and the asking price is 71.99. The retail is $48 or so.. but it is a HTF item. There is a best offer so I thought I could try.. why not? I offer $60.. auto-decline.. 65.99.. auto decline.. 67.99.. auto-decline! WHY?? It's not like I am offering $10. Why even pay for best offer if you are going to decline offers 4 dollars from your asking price... that is just stupid IMO.

B. Jara · Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Taralindsey

I am wanting to buy a keychain off eBay and the asking price is 71.99. The retail is $48 or so.. but it is a HTF item. There is a best offer so I thought I could try.. why not? I offer $60.. auto-decline.. 65.99.. auto decline.. 67.99.. auto-decline! WHY?? It's not like I am offering $10. Why even pay for best offer if you are going to decline offers 4 dollars from your asking price... that is just stupid IMO.

They probably have it set at $70.00.

shoulderache · Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:59 PM

I think best offer is actually free. That would be why.

Some sellers do the weirdest things. There is no explaining!

ladyisobel · Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:00 PM

i don't think you pay to add best offer do you ?
but i agree, they set rubbish auto decline amounts !!!

stylefly · Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:02 PM

Yes, the BO option is free if you do store inventory or Fixed Price listings

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I usually set to Auto-Decline at anything 15-20% or less discounted off the value of a $1500+ item depending on the condition. I totally agree, why set it up if you're not willing to actually negotiate?

Taralindsey · Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by shoulderache

I think best offer is actually free. That would be why.

Some sellers do the weirdest things. There is no explaining!

I always thought you had to pay extra.. but maybe you used to and now they changed it.. hmm.. Well anyway, if you are firm in your price then why even do it? If it is set to $70 then why not BIN for $70?

nickkyvintage · Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:09 PM

I allways stick my BIN over what a want and let the offers come in around what im looking for.

Sometimes the high BIN can put buyers off - but if they made me an offer they'd have a nice surprise :) x

shoulderache · Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:25 PM

I've had some of those lately--and someone bit on one of them. I was *SO* happy to sell that dress, too!

pegasuscom · Jul 22nd, 2008, 07:34 PM

Does anyone actually get decent Best Offers? The last time I tried it, I got a bunch of $100.00 offers on a LV Multipli-cite that was in very good used condition... Uh huh, like I am going to sell an authentic LV that retailed for $1450 for $100.00

B. Jara · Jul 22nd, 2008, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Taralindsey

I always thought you had to pay extra.. but maybe you used to and now they changed it.. hmm.. Well anyway, if you are firm in your price then why even do it? If it is set to $70 then why not BIN for $70?

Because then someone will want something lower than that...there is always going to be buyers who want to get a bit more of a deal than what the list price is. Makes 'em feel better I guess.

shoulderache · Jul 22nd, 2008, 08:40 PM

I got a decent offer on a Marni dress, but that was because it was the only real one on eBay since that collection came out. I had the auto-decline on too, so if someone sent me some $10 offer, I didn't even have to deal with it. I remember the days before the auto-decline...bad....

Embratt · Jul 22nd, 2008, 09:40 PM

I can never figure out what buyers or sellers are thinking. I've actually had 2 items with a BIN or Best Offer and each one used the BIN. I would have taken less if they had submitted a best offer. I wasn't complaining, just found it strange.

pegasuscom · Jul 22nd, 2008, 09:40 PM

Ahhhhhhhhh, auto decline! Will have to use that the next time I try the Best Offer... even though eBay says you should not discourage your buyers. But hey, they won't let me list authentic designer bags either so what do they know?

Jayne1 · Jul 22nd, 2008, 10:34 PM

I offer around 10-15% less and always get declined.

angelstacie04 · Jul 22nd, 2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Embratt

I can never figure out what buyers or sellers are thinking. I've actually had 2 items with a BIN or Best Offer and each one used the BIN. I would have taken less if they had submitted a best offer. I wasn't complaining, just found it strange.

Its probably because of the cashback rewards that is going on. It can only be used with buy it now auctions.

Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:53 PM	#1
Taralindsey Wedding Snapper Joined: Apr 2007 Location: TX Posts: 3,812	Why even pay for best offer??? I am wanting to buy a keychain off eBay and the asking price is 71.99. The retail is $48 or so.. but it is a HTF item. There is a best offer so I thought I could try.. why not? I offer $60.. auto-decline.. 65.99.. auto decline.. 67.99.. auto-decline! WHY?? It's not like I am offering $10. Why even pay for best offer if you are going to decline offers 4 dollars from your asking price... that is just stupid IMO. __________________ I want ... http://taralindsey.deviantart.com/

Jul 22nd, 2008, 12:59 PM	#3
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 741	I think best offer is actually free. That would be why. Some sellers do the weirdest things. There is no explaining! __________________ Visit me at http://shoulderache.ecrater.com Always authentic and with no questions asked returns!

Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:00 PM	#4
ladyisobel Member Joined: Mar 2006 Location: devon uk Posts: 1,223	i don't think you pay to add best offer do you ? but i agree, they set rubbish auto decline amounts !!! __________________

Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:02 PM	#5
stylefly Holding onto summer Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Canada Eh Posts: 3,372	Yes, the BO option is free if you do store inventory or Fixed Price listings . I usually set to Auto-Decline at anything 15-20% or less discounted off the value of a $1500+ item depending on the condition. I totally agree, why set it up if you're not willing to actually negotiate? __________________ Always 20% off all clothing and handbags with coupon code PURSEFORUM at www.stylefly.ca and free shipping for TPF members at www.constylement.com ~What's next?~

Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:09 PM	#7
nickkyvintage DO NOT ENABLE! Joined: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,929	I allways stick my BIN over what a want and let the offers come in around what im looking for. Sometimes the high BIN can put buyers off - but if they made me an offer they'd have a nice surprise :) x __________________ Welcome to Ban-City...Population 1...

Jul 22nd, 2008, 01:25 PM	#8
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 741	I've had some of those lately--and someone bit on one of them. I was SO happy to sell that dress, too! __________________ Visit me at http://shoulderache.ecrater.com Always authentic and with no questions asked returns!

Jul 22nd, 2008, 07:34 PM	#9
pegasuscom Member Joined: Apr 2008 Location: Horse Country Posts: 267	Does anyone actually get decent Best Offers? The last time I tried it, I got a bunch of $100.00 offers on a LV Multipli-cite that was in very good used condition... Uh huh, like I am going to sell an authentic LV that retailed for $1450 for $100.00

Jul 22nd, 2008, 08:40 PM	#11
shoulderache Member Joined: May 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 741	I got a decent offer on a Marni dress, but that was because it was the only real one on eBay since that collection came out. I had the auto-decline on too, so if someone sent me some $10 offer, I didn't even have to deal with it. I remember the days before the auto-decline...bad.... __________________ Visit me at http://shoulderache.ecrater.com Always authentic and with no questions asked returns!

Jul 22nd, 2008, 09:40 PM	#12
Embratt Member Joined: May 2008 Location: Cali Posts: 180	I can never figure out what buyers or sellers are thinking. I've actually had 2 items with a BIN or Best Offer and each one used the BIN. I would have taken less if they had submitted a best offer. I wasn't complaining, just found it strange. __________________ "How many cares one loses when one decides not to be something but to be someone"--Coco Chanel

Jul 22nd, 2008, 10:34 PM	#14
Jayne1 Working Canvas Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,431	I offer around 10-15% less and always get declined.