“Whats the best price on it”

User1998

Any advice on how to respond to people like this when selling a car? “Lowest price”, “Best price” etc...Is it best to honestly say your best price or just tell them “If your interested in the car come and look at it”.. And people coming to test drive the car without bringing cash, Should you just tell them no cash no drive? Not just wording it on the add but actually telling them over the phone, it just seems a bit rude or off putting demanding people to bring cash because some people obviously want to see a few cars before buying but I’m really sick of time wasters with no intention of buying. I’m starting to just ignore people who can’t spell and people who text or call late at night, but don’t want to miss out on a sale as I’ve actually sold to a couple of people who seemed like class a time wasters but ended up buying... any advice or past experiences welcome

elperello

Tell them you will make a deal with them when they come to see the car.

glomar

dont put up will not accept a packet of peanuts or something like that ... when i see that i stay away .. your dearling with a real asshat then

weekaizer

I’ve sold and bought a good few cars over the years, some via Facebook, some via calls and some via texts. Golden rule is if someone calls about a car and ends the call with the words ‘I’ll get back to you’ you will never hear from them again!...
There are so many timewasters out there best policy i find Is just be honest but firm. I’ve sold cars to ppl who I thought were timewasters only for them to turn out to be genuine.

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy

I reply “make me an offer.”

Why bid against yourself?

Eoinbmw

Aint Eazy Being Cheezy wrote: »

I reply “make me an offer.”

Why bid against yourself?

Same and usually no offer arrives lol

User1998

Eoinbmw wrote: »

Same and usually no offer arrives lol

I did exactly that today and received no offer haha

lalababa

Yep, "sure make me an offer" is the best. If they persist say"well the asking price is x, why don't you make me an offer". If they still persist just start listing the good points of the product and again state the asking price and that they should come look at it.
The "what's your best price " is an old way of almost immediately gaining the upper hand on people who aren't used to dealing.

User1998

lalababa wrote: »

Yep, "sure make me an offer" is the best. If they persist say"well the asking price is x, why don't you make me an offer". If they still persist just start listing the good points of the product and again state the asking price and that they should come look at it.
The "what's your best price " is an old way of almost immediately gaining the upper hand on people who aren't used to dealing.

Yeah I think thats the best approach, I’m well used to dealing with cars but never know how to deal with these type of people.. I never ask it myself when buying because I know how annoying it is

Eireann81

When someone rings and asks me "what's your best price?", I reply by asking "what's your best offer?".

They usually respond by saying they don't know, they haven't seen it yet, so I then tell them to come and have a look.

It really doesn't matter what your response is to these people. In my experience, anyone who rings or texts and asks what's your best price is not going to buy it unless you're willing to give it away for half your asking price.

If someone asks if the price is flexible or if there's room for negotiation, that's a completely different story.

punisher5112

Sold many over a text....

User1998

Eireann81 wrote: »

When someone rings and asks me "what's your best price?", I reply by asking "what's your best offer?".

They usually respond by saying they don't know, they haven't seen it yet, so I then tell them to come and have a look.

It really doesn't matter what your response is to these people. In my experience, anyone who rings or texts and asks what's your best price is not going to buy it unless you're willing to give it away for half your asking price.

If someone asks if the price is flexible or if there's room for negotiation, that's a completely different story.

Thanks for that, some people can get very argumental, even offended if you don’t give a best price.. and yes I agree the latter is completely different

Elemonator

Gets on my tits that. Another annoying one is the offer that’s usually 30% of your asking price with the added qualification “quick sale, can collect today etc.”

Eireann81

Elemonator wrote: »

Gets on my tits that. Another annoying one is the offer that’s usually 30% of your asking price with the added qualification “quick sale, can collect today etc.”

Even if you agree to an offer like that, they still have no intention of following through with it. Complete and utter time wasters.

Atlantic Dawn

I've yet to have a single person who discussed price over the phone even come out to see a single car I had for sale.

As regards texts I sold 2 cars which originated out of texts, wouldn't knock it as way of starting the conversation about the car.

Wildly Boaring

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

I've yet to have a single person who discussed price over the phone even come out to see a single car I had for sale.

As regards texts I sold 2 cars which originated out of texts, wouldn't knock it as way of starting the conversation about the car.

Agreed sold several cars, almost all involved a text or PM.
Lot of people (eg my wife) HATE making calls

cpoh1

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

I've yet to have a single person who discussed price over the phone even come out to see a single car I had for sale.

As regards texts I sold 2 cars which originated out of texts, wouldn't knock it as way of starting the conversation about the car.

And for me when im buying a car and need to travel for it I will always make my intentions around the price very clear over the phone.

"Im happy to come and take the car away on the day but ill be travelling with a price of X in mind as the asking is too high".

If you dismiss this kind of stuff you'll miss out on sales. I sold my last car entirely by text. Came across as a timewaster but made the trip and the car was gone the next morning.

Henry Ford III

Q. "What's your best price?".

A. "If you are genuinely interested then come see and drive the car. I will listen to any reasonable offer and have some bit of wriggle room price wise".

It's a mistake to give away your true lowest price by text or email.

cpoh1

Henry Ford III wrote: »

Q. "What's your best price?".

A. "If you are genuinely interested then come see and drive the car. I will listen to any reasonable offer and have some bit of wriggle room price wise".

It's a mistake to give away your true lowest price by text or email.

That wouldnt be enough for me to make the trip if its up the country. I would need an understanding that i am willing to pay X assuming it is as youve described with no issues. Otherwise you are wasting a full day with a friend driving you to the car with no guarantee you are on the same page price wise.

Apiarist

Atlantic Dawn wrote: »

I've yet to have a single person who discussed price over the phone even come out to see a single car I had for sale.

As regards texts I sold 2 cars which originated out of texts, wouldn't knock it as way of starting the conversation about the car.

Exactly, if a person really want to buy a car for themselves, they need to see the car. I would tell a potential buyer to come to look at the car and to discuss the price then.

cpoh1 wrote: »

...I would need an understanding that i am willing to pay X assuming it is as youve described with no issues....

If your request to lower the price is reasonable, then it would be logical for the seller to lower the price for everyone, not just you. Otherwise what happens it that you say "I'll come in three days and pay X less than asking price" and meanwhile another buyer offers slightly more. I am not going to wait for you, and you will waste your friend's time who agreed to drive you in three days.