Let me know what you think.....
Last week Leon and I posted an add on Craigslist for a futon sofa and futon arm chair. (As our dog Benni said in his blog, we bought a new couch that we needed like a hole in the head).
Our asking price was $425 for the two solid oak mission style pieces. As anyone who's done Craigslist knows, people negotiate and haggle. We expected an offer, but not this.
First Email: This person expressed an interest and asked if she could buy only the sofa for $100.
My reply: I replied that $100 was too low, besides, we wanted to sell the two pieces together. Then the following exchange occurred: (Complete with uncorrected spelling/typos):
My reply: I replied that $100 was too low, besides, we wanted to sell the two pieces together. Then the following exchange occurred: (Complete with uncorrected spelling/typos):
On Feb 18, 2013, at 10:41 AM, CTbuyer wrote:
Hi
It i Marisa again. I really want this. Let me know if there is a way of negotiating. Note - I have 2 mission recliners for sale on Craigslist, they are brand new. Almost 600 plus tax and shipping. I have only literally sat in one a few times. Selling them for 450 each. Too large for my tiny place. Willing to trade with you one of the recliners - the one I never used if you wont sell for 100.00. Let me know. On craigslist title is mission recliners. Photos are in the ad. They are solid oak.
My reply: Sent: Mon, Feb 18, 2013 10:56 am
Subject: Re: 2 Mission Style Futons - $425 (Bristol)
No thank you; selling as a complete set for price listed; I will give to charity if I cannot get a serious buyer.
On Feb 18, 2013, at 11:00 AM, CTbuyer wrote:
I am a serious buyer. You will give to charity and not make a penny vs. make money. Well if it means anything.............. I have a cat rescue organization. I do cat rescue and adoptions. Hey, i am trying. I really love that futon. Please consider it. Let me know how negotiable you are... if it does not sell as a set you are just getting rid of it? does not make sense. You wont do 100 for the sofa? If not, what are you willing? Pleasee work with me. It would go beautiful in my living room, but I already have two recliners I have to sell, I cannot take in your chair.
[Like I will donate it to her cat rescue organization so she can put it in her living room?]
[I'm trying to discourage further discussion here]
My reply: Sent: Mon, Feb 18, 2013 4:28 pm
Subject: Re: 2 Mission Style Futons - $425 (Bristol)
Complete set only - price is firm.
On Feb 19, 2013, at 11:06 AM, CTbuyer wrote:
So what happens if no one wants to buy it or spend that much money? Your than just giving it away? Does not make sense. Well good luck. If you look on craigslist you wont find a futon anywhere above 150. Your futon is gorgeous, and looks good quality, but it is a shame. if you change your mind, let me know. I tried negotiating with you. You should put in your ad, no negotiations......... it is like a teaser. Well, there is someone else in (TOWN) that is selling theres for 50.00 so I guess I will go with that, but I really wanted yours being it goes with my furniture. If I bought your futon, and than you sold your chair separately you could probably make yoru 400 that you are looking for........ Alot of people like mission chairs.......I have them, but mission futon chair........... there is a ton of them on craigslist.
[this woman cannot take a hint, and I had another reply from someone willing to pay full price, so this was my reply]
Sent: Tue, Feb 19, 2013 12:01 pm
Subject: Re: 2 Mission Style Futons - $425 (Bristol)
IT'S BEEN SOLD AT THE PRICE I ASKED - NOW LEAVE ME ALONE
[but it didn't end there]
On February 19, 2013 5:24:11 PM EST CTbuyer wrote:
wow, glad I did not give you my money. YOU ARE A PRICK!
RUDE SON OF A BITCH. FUCK OFF.
[My bitch side got the better of me and I couldn't help replying, stooping to her level and suggesting she look in the mirror...I don't know if there was more as I blocked any further emails from her]