by oldmanjeffers » Fri Sep 10, 2010 6:49 pm
I do a lot of wheeling and dealing, The biggest thing to me is the worst they could say is no. Had I ran across this deal and was offered to make an offer I'd start out with " I don't mean to offend you Sir/Ma'am but would you take $580.00 Cash right now"? IMO that leaves a little wiggle room for the seller but not much.
$700 is a great deal "If you like Sig's".
In all my dealings with boats, cars, motorcycles, Guns, ETC I have never been personally offended, I have laughed to my self a few times but always come back with what I'm willing to sell it for bottom line not a penny less. Their is an art to haggling
Tip #1 Don't make an offer you yourself wouldn't accept
Tip #2 Pick a number and stick with it, Start anywhere but go into it with what you WILL PAY and don't go over it.
Tip #3 Don't get caught up in the excitement or whatever, If the seller doesn't want to come down to your price, say "thanks for your time" and walk away. But don't leave the store/Garagesale/what have you, Stick around a browse, 50% of the time they'll think about it while your walking around and decide to make a deal.
Tip #4 Words to live by "seek ye first the good things of the mind and the rest will be provided or it's loss will not be felt"
Best of luck and report back if you would if you do get it
We're all in this together