Bartering

Sometimes craigslist can get ugly!  I am not talking about this chair, by any means.  I think it is beautiful.  I want it.  My husband would kill me if I paid $100 for the thing (plus I never would).  My father taught me how to barter and I have never been afraid of low-balling people because too many times have I worked someone down and I am now conditioned like a drooling dog.  Onto the email conversation...

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MY FIRST EMAIL:
Hello,

I am interested in your rose colored upholstered chair.  I see you are asking $100.00, but I only have a budget of $30.  Let me know if you are flexible with the price.

Thanks,

Shannon

THEIR RESPONSE:

Hi Shannon, 

I'm often flexible with my prices but to offer $70.00 less then I've got it listed for is borderline insulting. I'd be willing to split the difference with you and let it go for $65.00 but if your budget is truly $30.00, you should be looking for $30.00 chairs. I'm sure there are plenty all over CraigsList. Check the FREE catagory, you may luck out.....

MY REBUTTAL:

I apologize if I have insulted you.  I was just feeling you out because sometimes getting rid of furniture is more important than the price.  I thought it wouldn't hurt to ask.

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Oh Betty, relax.  Would you guys spend $100 on this superb chair?