People Who Destroyed Online Selling For The Rest Of Us
While most of us are comfortable with online shopping, buying used items from strangers is a different story. You must be reasonable and, most importantly, courteous to others if you want to get a fair price for your used items. On the other hand, there are some unscrupulous people on the internet, the majority of whom are unaccustomed to negotiating. If you’ve ever tried to sell something on the internet, you’ve probably run into these people who will try to haggle the price down to zero or make other strange suggestions. That is what happened to those people, and they have decided to tell the rest of the world about it.
No nagotiations
It’s possible that some people aren’t aware of the value they’re seeking. Having dealt with a low-baller, you know exactly what we’re talking about. Not only are they trying to get a good deal, but they’re also trying to brag about it on social media.
No Nagotiations
The issue is that the replier is aware of the seller’s unwillingness to negotiate, so he tries to undercut the phone’s value. In addition, the longer the seller takes to respond, the lower the offer becomes. A deal like that is impossible to refuse.
Last wish
You may encounter people who tell you a sad story in order to make you feel sorry for them while you’re selling items on social media. For some reason, they think you’ll lower the price because of what happened to a stranger. If you believe most of these stories, you won’t be fulfilling a kid’s fantasy of selling a $500 computer for $50.
Last Wish
To get a discount, you have to be pretty daring to tell a complete stranger about your battle with leukemia and ask for their help. It would be an excellent move on your part if you cut your asking price by 90%.
Nothing is non-negotiable
The exchange between this buyer and seller is, to put it mildly, intriguing. However, despite the buyer’s current financial situation, the seller insists on charging $250. We think this is a reasonable offer, and we think the buyer is reasonable as well, so we’ll accept. They thank the buyer and then move on.
Nothing Is Non Negotiable
A few hours later, the buyer returns with an offer that can’t be refused. In order to make the product more affordable, they cut the price from $200 to $125. The seller most likely just re-used their previous “sorry, need $250” response.
An odd trade
If you’re selling something online, don’t expect to get paid for it all the time. The buyers may approach you with an offer to exchange your possessions. In most cases, the seller loses out on these deals. In spite of this, it would be rude not to consider the offer.
An Odd Trade
There is a sense that the buyer is trying to lead a healthier life. Pain relievers are being offered in exchange for a $270 bicycle, which isn’t bad if you’re an addict. The buyer, on the other hand, is not so fortunate. In this conversation, the last line perfectly encapsulates our feelings about social media sales.
The 3 days rule
Three days ago, the two parties seemed to have reached an agreement. For whatever reason, the deal fell through, and life proceeded as normal. However, the buyer had no intention of letting a lack of communication stand in their way of securing the deal.
The 3 Days Rule
Three days after the deal fell through, the buyer contacted the seller and informed them that they are ready to purchase the items for $75. The problem is that they had originally agreed on $180. The buyer was hoping for a $105 discount after three days for reasons only they knew about.
Don’t waste my time
This is an example of why social media interaction is a waste of time. They were immediately in touch with seller after seeing an advertisement for a 30-inch television online. A few days earlier, the seller had already sold the TV, but that didn’t stop them from raising their bid.
Don’t Waste My Time
In spite of the fact that the TV did not belong to him, the buyer countered with a $250 offer. After being told that the TV was no longer in the hands of the original seller, the buyer responded with the classic, “Then don’t waste my time” line. You might want to stop wasting the world’s oxygen, dude.
Master negotiator
There is a low-baller lurking in its natural habitat. When it comes to social media low-ballers, there’s one thing you may not know: Although the seller has said “no,” they still believe their low offer is too good to pass up on and will try to negotiate a better deal for you.
Master Negotiator
It’s truly mind-boggling to see how the human mind works. What’s the point of the seller accepting $80 if they refuse to accept your $100 offer? What’s the point of stopping there? In exchange for taking their used goods, why didn’t they ask for compensation from the seller? On the internet, you’ll only find people like this.
Take it or leave it
For this guy, the best deal is everything. Is $950 a bargain for a $4,000 vehicle? Is it possible to lose money faster? Even if the seller did not respond to the offer, the price would be reduced by $50 per second. The guy isn’t nice, to put it mildly.
Take It Or Leave It
The seller is patient, whereas most of us would be impatient in a similar situation. After three minutes, the price should have dropped to zero. It’s out of your hands if the other guy has the ball in their court. There was no $50 per the second charge after 19 seconds of waiting.
Cue the violins
The price of violins is also high. A new one can cost anywhere from $500 to more than $2,000, depending on the manufacturer. Because of this, if you are given a free violin, you should celebrate it. With this beggar, however, that wasn’t the case
Cue The Violins
After receiving a violin from a kind stranger, they took to social media to ask for more. We don’t understand why a child needs so many violins. A crime ring where violin-wielding thugs ring your ear strings until you hand over your money may be what they’re planning. A second violin for free? That’s ridiculous, but not as ridiculous as this.
Passive-aggressive behavior
This conversation has a little backstory. The buyer approached the seller with his plight in the hopes of receiving a discount. Surprisingly, the seller responded by lowering their asking price. If you’re getting something at a discount, it doesn’t matter if the seller made a snide remark.
Passive Aggressive Behavior
It turns out that the buyer is a highly sensitive individual. The seller’s passive-aggressive tone was a deal-breaker for me. We’re relieved that this person admitted to lying to get what they wanted, but that doesn’t change the fact that they’re a jerk.
Learning how to negotiate
Surely, this is the worst thing that has ever occurred. Begin at the bottom and work your way up if you’re going to bargain. In order to continue bargaining, you do not begin by offering a price the seller accepts. Ladies and gentlemen, you are now officially a bad person because of this.
Learning How To Negotiate
This individual made a grave mistake. After lowering the price to $90, they attempted to reduce it to $70. We’re not sure they would have been content with that figure either. Finally, the seller maintained his position and increased the price to $100. This is a frequent technique used to inform the buyer to leave.
Cry me a river
Everyone should be aware of the following facts about low-ballers. Whether or not their low-ball offer is impolite doesn’t matter to them, but if you’re rude, passive-aggressive, or otherwise offensive to them, they’ll unleash their full aggression on you. Look at the following exchange to get a sense of what we’re talking about.
Cry Me A River
And don’t worry about the $60 fridge. It’s fine. After saying no, apologize profusely for the offer he’s made. Undoubtedly, the buyer would not have allowed the fridge to leave without making some sort of childish personal attack. Unfortunately for him, he will not be able to get the refrigerator he wants, no matter what he says.
Geezer needed
Not only are social media buyers attempting to rob you with low-ball offers, but they may also be attempting to physically rob you. We have an innocent man on Facebook Marketplace who wants to sell a set of putters. If you’ve ever been there, you know it’s a wasteland full of terrible bargainers and people who can’t say no. You might even run into someone who wants to smack your head in.
Geezer Needed
After the buyer inquired about meeting the seller, he “accidentally” sent a message inviting another man to accompany him in order to steal the putter. He has the audacity to ask where the putter seller lives after a brief, unbelievable explanation that the message wasn’t about the putter seller.
Can’t accept a “no”
This is quite a shocking exchange. It all began innocently enough, with both parties being courteous to one another. The buyer requests the iPhone 6+ at the reasonable price of $30, as is typical of any social media shopper. We don’t have much information on used iPhone prices, but $30 appears to be a reasonable price. That was the seller’s exact thought as well.
Can’t Accept A “no”
So, if we follow this lunatic’s logic, you don’t deserve an iPhone if you can’t sell it for less than a quarter of its value. Correct us if we’re wrong, but wouldn’t it be the person who doesn’t deserve the phone if they only have $30 on them?
Showing off
On social media, you’ll rarely find a shopper who will give you exactly what you want. Some people will go out of their way to annoy the hell out of you. Take, for example, this person who responded to a pony-for-sale ad.
Showing Off
It turns out that this person’s five-year-old son already has two iPhones. That’s nice, but no one asked. Also, your five-year-old is now riding full-grown horses, but nobody asked. You don’t even have a pony for sale!
Haggling, are you?
Things don’t always go our way in life. This is particularly true of low-ballers whose offers aren’t even worth considering. Buyers will click the report button for the tiniest things, which is a sad reality for many online sellers. Consider the report button to be the button that says, “Let me speak with your manager.” That’s correct. Karens have infiltrated our online trading platforms, both male and female.
Haggling, Are You?
Karen is about to pounce in this shot. They were selling a $300 PS4 with two controllers and a PSVR setup for $60. The ad stated clearly that there would be no haggling, but Karens aren’t known for sticking to rules. Because they couldn’t come to an agreement, the post was eventually reported.
No explanation needed
It’s far too difficult to get even with low-ballers. If you’ve received deplorable messages and offers from low-ballers, the best course of action is to go for broke. Block them and go about your business. At the very least, you won’t get hypertension from reading their annoying messages.
No Explanation Needed
This person, on the other hand, discovered an entirely new way to deal with irrational hagglers. The seller posted the buyer’s number on a male-to-male encounter forum after his ad was reported as “Nigerian spam.” Low-baller, a game of annoying messages, can be played by two people.
Talk to your bank teller first
Low-ballers, who automatically assume they got the deal, are one of the worst types of people you might encounter while selling something online. For example, we have a genius who offers $1,500 for $3,500 and inquires as to where they should meet. You’re not even going to make up a fake sob story for us?
Talk To Your Bank Teller First
Rather than wasting any more time with this low-baller, the seller informs the buyer that he should first meet with his bank teller. Hopefully, he will be able to withdraw another $2,000 in order to purchase the car for the asking price. He didn’t engage in any back-and-forth; he simply told the man to go away.
Just … What?
Although in most social media marketplaces, it’s the buyer who is misinformed, this time it’s the seller. He sends a text after reading an ad for a vegan babysitter, informing them that his wife is interested in the position.
Just … What?
When asked about his wife, he goes a little too far in describing her. Instead of discussing her qualifications and previous work experience, he focuses on how attractive his wife is. Those aren’t the kind of details that will get her a babysitting job.
Student needs a Gucci bag
Although the grammar is a little difficult to grasp, the general idea is conveyed. This student, who never works and is reportedly in financial distress, appears to be in desperate need of a Gucci bag. If that helps, she’s also a student. So, if she could get a $250 designer bag for a fifth of the price, how would that help her?
Student Needs A Gucci Bag
It is going to happen. You just have to trust that if she can walk around with a Gucci bag on her shoulder, her life will improve dramatically. Obviously, the seller was not amused by any of this. If you work harder, young lady, you might be able to raise your offer to $75.
Why all capitals?
The language used in text can be very different from that used in spoken or formally written speech. Some slang terms are understood by most people, but if you want to do business, you should communicate as clearly as possible. This guy hasn’t got a grasp.
Why All Capitals?
You’ll come across low-ballers, beggars, people who can’t take a hint, and the like when selling things online. In other words, your patience will be tested. A guy who TYPES IN ALL CAPS, on the other hand, will not be forgiven! Sorry, but you just CAPPED yourself out of a contract.
There’s nothing to negotiate
If you’ve never bartered before, a social media marketplace is a good place to start. Just make an effort to be reasonable. No one will take your $50 offer seriously if the asking price is more than $250. If you save your sob stories for another day, no one will be offended.
There’s Nothing To Negotiate
You should, however, choose your battles carefully. How much cheaper can something be if it costs, say, $2? To be honest, we have no idea what the $2 product is. For all we know, it could be an old diaper. If it’s only $2 and you’re not buying in bulk, however, don’t bother negotiating.
Looking for Girl Scout cookies
You’ll meet all kinds of amazing people selling amazing products at amazing prices if you buy and sell on Craigslist. We mostly mean “how is this guy not in jail?” when we say “amazing.” We value honesty just as much as the next person, but you may not want to share certain aspects of your life with us.
Looking For Girl Scout Cookies
And if you do, you shouldn’t announce it in such a hysterical manner. So, not only is this guy not allowed to be within 300 yards of a minor, but he’s also on the lookout for Girl Scout cookies. You should probably stick to regular grown-up cookies, dude.
Pay me to buy your stuff
Because a new microwave can be quite costly, you should look for a used microwave on the internet. But there’s a catch when it comes to buying things from strangers on the internet. It’s your responsibility to pick up the item or have it delivered to your home unless they offer to do so.
Pay Me To Buy Your Stuff
This person’s audacity in asking for gas money to pick up the item for sale is incredible. Did they pause to consider what they were typing before pressing the send button? The seller’s response is spot on. There are no words to describe how ridiculous this is.
Autocorrect nonsense
Neither the buyer nor the seller is at fault in this transaction. In fact, technology is to blame. Autocorrect has to be one of the worst inventions of all time. Nobody intends to say ducking, and typos are much easier to understand than words taken out of context.
Autocorrect Nonsense
Consider the following text exchange between a seller of a Prius and a buyer of p****. You’ll have to rely on your imagination to figure out exactly what they said. If you’ve used Craigslist before, you’ll know not to be surprised by other users. At the end of the day, you never know if they’re looking for p**** or a used car.
Gimme your Apple Watch
Trying to guilt someone into giving you free stuff is a quick way to get on their blocked list. This strategy has been used a million times before, and it will be used again. In exchange for money, the seller wants to get rid of an old Apple Watch (you know, buying and selling). One of the beggars decides to play on the seller’s emotions.
Gimme Your Apple Watch
Why not donate your older Apple Watch to someone who wants it if you have the most recent model? So, why not spend money on something you want? Fortunately, the buyer is willing to pay the $7.50 shipping fee, which is mOrE tHaN rEaSoNaBlE.
Sweeten this free deal
I see you want to get rid of an armchair, right? Free, you say? A free armchair and coffee table are also being given away by a man down the street. Maybe you could throw something else in there to entice me, a haphazard picker, to take your free armchair.
Sweeten This Free Deal
In real life, how ridiculous would this sound? If it were up to us, we’d give the armchair to raccoons in the woods rather than try to sweeten the deal any further. However, the seller goes above and beyond by offering a 50% discount on the $0.00 armchair.
Can I play your games, please?
This would be an unusual message to receive. Someone has apparently been gaming under someone else’s name. They had access to all of the account owner’s games. And they had unauthorized access to the account for a year!
Can I Play Your Games Please?
The kindhearted hacker informs the account owner of what happened after being forced off the account (possibly because the owner changed the email and/or password). He then proceeded to request the password so that he could re-enter the account. At the very least, he acknowledged the situation’s awkwardness.
1/40th the asking price
You ain’t seen nothing yet if you thought the previous offers were bad! A potential buyer counteroffers with just $25 on an all-in-one PC listing. We’re not math wizards, but that’s one-fortieth of the asking price, according to MS Calculator.
1/40th The Asking Price
We believe the seller, on the other hand, was too quick to reject the offer. Perhaps their second cousin twice removed needed an AiO PC because she had recently been attacked by feral raccoons while donating a kidney to a terminally ill child in Africa. The best part of this exchange is the “wow thanks,” as if their $35 (a 40% discount from the original offer!) wasn’t enough.
What’s a tip?
This debate is said to have two sides. A $2 or $5 tip for a server earning less than minimum wage may be considered an insult by some. This concept is somewhat understandable. After all, they’re slaving away to make sure you get your food on time. It is the patron’s responsibility, not the restaurant’s, to ensure that the employee is paid fairly. /s
What’s A Tip?
Nevertheless, we agree with the commenter in this case. Any money left on the table after the bill has been paid is a tip. It could be as little as $5 or as much as $5,000. You’re a terrible person if you can’t appreciate even the smallest acts of kindness.
Ohhh nooooo
Except for tipping, don’t expect random strangers to give you anything. Asking for one-third of the original asking price is insulting, but for some reason, this seller with a golden heart goes for it! Thank you for being such a generous online seller.
Ohhh Nooooo
Due to the fact that her children required food, this mother was left with only $41 to spend on the item she truly desired. The seller, understandably, declined this offer because they had already reduced the price by more than $100! If the seller could just lower the price even more, they’d really be doing a good deed for this random online shopper.
Cashapp me real quick
This is the worst. This person isn’t just asking for money; they’re also not offering anything in return! The way the person responds to the request suggests that they are strangers. Do people just send money to strangers through Venmo or Cashapp? If that’s the case, you should definitely send some money my way.
Cashapp Me Real Quick
If you get an offer like this from a stranger on the internet, do what this guy did. Inquire about the mamas’ residences and send them a job posting for their area. Hopefully, this provided her with the impetus she required to begin filling out job application forms.
A nearly-Christmas bargainer
Karen, that is not the definition of a scam. Scamming is the practice of convincing someone to give you something under false pretenses. Like when you try to use your low-on-cash-and-it’s-almost-Christmas sob story on the seller. Also, if you aren’t aware, pianos can be quite costly, and $2,000 for a used piano is a good deal.
A Nearly Christmas Bargainer
This person sent a message to the seller, requesting $1,000 for the piano. They may be short on cash, but having a piano will undoubtedly improve their lives. Why would the seller accept your offer after receiving offers for $1,500, which is still a bargain for a piano?
Thank you
As the old adage goes, you can never have too many friends. You must, however, distinguish between a friend and a leech. This couple wanted their photographer friend to photograph their engagement, but they decided against it after receiving a quote for the photographer’s services. What a ridiculously reasonable thing for a professional photographer to do!
Thank You
So, what were they going to give in exchange for the free photos? A few dollars as a token of appreciation? Also, you can only use the I’d-never-charge-you-bro card if you’ve previously assisted them. It makes no sense to say you’d do something if you’re not in the position to do it.
Sorry you’re her dad
Here’s some information about online sellers that everyone should be aware of. You don’t have to cancel any of your appointments if they don’t respond right away. You can also schedule a pick-up date at a later time. More compromise needs to be learned. You know, you’re not the center of the universe.
Sorry You’re Her Dad
Clearly, he doesn’t understand what’s going on. He was late picking up his daughter because the seller responded a few minutes late (he’s not sure how this happened), and he’s now requesting a discount for the seller’s “mistake.” He did not receive a discount, but he did receive an apology. An apology to the daughter for having a disrespectful, inconsiderate father with poor time management skills.
You’re not even famous
Did you know that, like the rest of us, tattoo artists are entitled to compensation for their services? It’s impossible to believe, but it’s the truth! Why can’t artists simply take advantage of our gratitude and exposure by sharing their photos with our 93 followers? If the tattooist is famous on par with Picasso, he or she should perform all of the work for free.
You’re Not Even Famous
Sorry, Karen, but tattoo design takes time, money, and skill. Pay someone else to do it if you can’t do it yourself. That’s the way things are in the real world. This individual’s sense of entitlement exceeds 9000 points.
Wasting whose time?
It’s not a waste of time to haggle. That’s how people get a better deal or avoid having to pay more. The buyer makes a low-ball offer that no seller would consider, then thanks the seller for “wasting” his or her time after receiving a counter-offer at a $50 discount.
Wasting Whose Time?
First and foremost, no offense to any Craigslist users out there, but if you’re on Craigslist, you almost certainly have a lot of free time. Second, the seller’s time is being wasted by having to respond to your ridiculous offer. Finally, based on how low-ballers play the Craigslist game, we have little faith that this guy will stick to his $150 offer.
Driving a not-so-hard bargain
It’s a good idea to compare the seller’s asking price to the cost of a new product when shopping for used goods online. This, however, is only true when comparing two identical products. Comparing a $40 Walmart plasticky bookshelf to a $75 mostly-wooden bookshelf isn’t the best way to go about things.
Driving A Not So Hard Bargain
The buyer sees nothing wrong with their illogical comparison. Furthermore, the buyer wants to pay $45 less than the asking price for the bookshelf and have it delivered to them. The buyer, we’re guessing, also wants the seller to build the shelf and massage the buyer’s back. There was probably also some lemonade on the table.
Birthday discount
Did you know that there’s a good chance that at least two people in a group of 23 have the same birthday? The chances of finding a buyer and seller who are celebrating their birthdays tomorrow are nearly zero in a group of just two people, but alas, we found a buyer and seller who are celebrating their birthdays tomorrow! Take a look at the following exchange between the two.
Birthday Discount
We believe the buyer is using a fake birth date to obtain a discount on an image. That game can be played by two people, cheapskate. The artist’s birthday was the following day! In honor of his birthday, he was raising his prices by 50% to cover the cost of cake and candles.
Not accepting tattoos as payment
We don’t know exactly what happened during this buyer-seller conversation. Someone appeared to be attempting to sell a broken game system online, with the buyer offering a tattoo in exchange for the broken game. The buyer/artist became upset after learning that they would have to pay for the game.
Not Accepting Tattoos As Payment
The buyer, it appears, did not want to spend money on a broken game set. No, no, they wanted to make a once-in-a-lifetime deal instead. Unfortunately, they were unable to participate due to the seller’s greed.
You have my attention
We’re not sure who got the short end of the stick in this case. A buyer contacted this person who was selling something on Craigslist and asked if they would lower their asking price. If the buyer could come that day, the seller promised to reduce the price from $2,300 to $2,000, a significant discount.
You Have My Attention
The buyer, unfortunately, only had $1,000 on them at the time. Oh, and a baby crocodile, because that’s perfectly normal and people frequently trade goods and services for wild animals. We have no idea where these guys are, but we wouldn’t be surprised if they were in Florida.
Christmas is ruined
Christmas appears to be the best time for bargain hunters to go shopping. They can use the card that says “you ruined my kids’ Christmas” in the hopes of getting a huge discount. Here’s the thing about Christmas giving. We give to those in need, not to people who have $800 and make their own jewelry.
Christmas Is Ruined
What kind of jewelry does this person make, since we’re on the subject of jewelry? Furthermore, if you aren’t selling jewelry in a store, your product is worthless. Sorry, but that is simply the truth. Macaroni and bead jewelry are only valuable to those who haven’t spent a dime for them.
No, it’s made of red
It isn’t unheard of for people to swap vehicles. To balance the scales, one party may need to put in some cash. Trading a used car for a used riding mower, on the other hand, is a little out of the question. Even if the riding mower was brand new, we doubt anyone would trade in their old car for a machine that can only go 10 miles per hour.
No, It’s Made Of Red
Unless the riding mower was made of gold, in which case it would be a completely different story. Unfortunately, the buyer’s mower was only red, so we’re right back where we started.
Looking for a new PS4 Pro for free
Don’t be greedy, guys! This random Facebook user is in desperate need of a new PlayStation 4. It also has to be the Pro version. It also has to be free! The greedy side of you is speaking when you ask for money for a new gaming console. Furthermore, there must be three games available. You’re wasting this guy’s time if there are only two free games.
Looking For New PS4 Pro For Free
Is this a viable strategy? If that’s the case, I’m looking for a new laptop with an i9-10900K processor, 64 GB of RAM, and a 2TB NVMe SSD. It must be slightly used or unused at all, and in good condition.
I have to pay you for your services?
You should learn how to do it yourself if you don’t want to pay for a service. Running a website is an ongoing expense, so what’s the point if you’re not making money from it or elsewhere? Our blood boils at the sight of this exchange.
I Have To Pay You For Your Services
Also, if you weren’t going to pay the designer anyway, what business did the designer lose? There is no guarantee of profit-sharing, exposure, or anything else! Did this person think the designer would be happy to work for free with this random nobody? We’re guessing the designer didn’t miss out on this million-dollar idea because he didn’t create Twitter, Instagram, or another massive website.
Not a very good mate
There’s nothing like getting an unexpected message from an old college or high school friend! In the best-case scenario, you’ll be asked to join their pyramid scheme. If you receive such an invitation, ignore it and move on. Other times, they’ll ask for something they don’t have the authority to ask for. This is a story from the latter category.
Not A Very Good Mate
After losing touch, a long-lost friend appears out of nowhere and demands money. This guy actually entertains the idea by stating that he can lend out a few dollars, but the old friend is taken aback when he learns that his pal wants his money back later!
Full price for you
This is what happens when you push someone past their limits, ladies, and gentlemen. To be fair, this person is an artist, and artists are probably used to clients making ridiculous requests. This story is no exception, as you can see. After doing some research, the client discovered a less expensive tattoo parlor that will provide a better deal on ink.
Full Price For You
The buyer, on the other hand, wants this artist to work on their tattoos while staying within the price range of the other artist. It turns out that the $150 was already a good deal. If you keep pushing, they’ll eventually give in and slap a $50 surcharge on top of the original asking price.
All of that for some lemonade?
Home Depot is a total rip-off! Why would anyone pay a fair price for a complete playground set with swings and a slide? Starting today, we’re boycotting Home Depot. Thank you for your consideration, but we will take our business elsewhere. Thanks to the generosity of the Facebook community, my kids will receive a free $500 playground set!
All Of That For Some Lemonade
A two-story playground set for this crazy woman’s kids will earn you some lemonade. The set can only be built in her backyard on a Saturday, but only if it is done on the weekend. If you don’t, you’re wasting everyone’s time.
Let’s collaborate
Mobile app developers are just like the rest of us. They’ve spent years perfecting their craft and aren’t about to give their services away for free to complete strangers on the internet. Low-ball offers and payments in the form of exposure or future profits must be dealt with by every app developer and artist.
Let’s Collaborate
Here’s an excellent illustration of how an app developer should respond to such requests. Someone texted Adam, the developer, and asked him to create an app for them. Instead of paying for someone’s services as any reasonable human would, the buyer generously offers Adam half of the profits. There’s no guarantee the app will be profitable!
“Vintage”
We have a low-baller on our hands who doesn’t seem to realize how low-ball their offer is. The seller made two separate listings, one for a table and the other for a four-chair set. Despite not having seen the listing for the set of chairs, the buyer offered $125 for the table and chairs (which is understandable).
“Vintage”
However, the seller advised the buyer that the table and chairs were vintage and would not be sold for less than $260. It is pointless to attempt to refute the seller’s claims if you do not believe them, even more so if you lack proof. Here’s a tip for any online shopper: if you have any doubts, immediately leave the conversation.