Quoting: CD282
When someone asks a price for a player, you're supposed to offer (bid) LESS than the ask, not more. That's how negotiations work.
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Me: I love this car. How much?
Car Salesman: $75K
Me: $75K? I'll give you $100K.
Car Salesmen: SOLD!
Car Salesmen: SOLD!......
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Me: Playing hard to get I see? Ok fine 125K it is!
Car Salesman: Uhh I mean sure, but I was okay with the 100K.....
Me: Dangnabbit, I hate negotiating with car salesman!! Fine take my money. 150k but that's my final offer!
Car Salesman: Listen sir, you don't need to offer any more, 75K is fine, alright? No need to get upset.
Me: You sunuva........you know what? You just negotiated out of a 200K sale. I want to speak to your manager!
Car Salesman: Ummm ok......... hey Bill! A customer would like to speak to you.
Bill the manager: Is something wrong sir?
Me: Yes. One of your salesman was trying to swindle me on a the sale of this 225K car.
Bill the manager: 225K? That doesn't make sense, its only 75K. I'll speak to him right after this. Are you still interested in the car? I'll knock off 5K for your troubles?
Me: Fine, I guess.........
Negotiation 301: The art of
confusion.