andrew2010
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e-mail convo fromCraigslist dude.. funny response at the end. For the record I Listed a 5' hamilton tech light for 300.00 (was willing to negotiate down to 150.00) and a 1.5 hp sparco pool pump with strainer basket for 125.00 (Would have gone down to 50.00)
Interested party
Very very interested in your 48" light and pump
ME
the 5'( 60") light?
and sparco pump?
I would do 350.00 if you get both.
Interested party
That's way to much I can get the fixture on eBay for 160 and the pump for 80. Your asking more than the new price. I'm looking at $150 for both
ME
Hamilton tech 5' lights are not on ebay and retail for 900.00 + (they do have a 4' for 599.00 on ebay)and if you can find a sparco pump that size for less than 150 used .. good luck. Im am not an idiot my friend. nice try.... Items are offered at below fair price . take it or leave it . my last price is now firm. Thank you
Interested party
Leave it. Seeing as you have had that post up for a long long time. And yes I found the pump for 80 and found better lights for $200 NEW WITH extra bulbs
ME
good luck. I wasnt trying to stiff anyone and my prices were fair for what I have. nor is it generic quality equipment like you are refering to
Interested party
Once its used a name brand doesn't mean Jack.
Me
Mr $%#@@,
I hope you do not work in a sales job, your negotiation skills are horrible if not rude. In any sales environment your tactics are outdated and unproven at best. You, Mr G...a contacted me, and I opened with a reduced price on my first reply. I would have come down more if your communication skills were more mature and on point. If you do work in sales now or in the future I feel sorry for anyone you try to sell to. If you do not, I would reflect on how you try to negotiate a price down.. No one is that desperate to sell any item of any value unless they are flat broke. If you use that kind of tactic in a "large sale" environment IE: car,boat,furniture,house purchase, You will be taken to the cleaners by a competent salesperson. I would reflect how you ask people for a "favor" such as a reduced price on an item new or used. Badmouthing something to get a better price when you were the one interested in the first place is fundamentally flawed. Good day Sir.
Interested party
Look a$$&ole the way I talk has proven successful. I have a $13000 saltwater setup between tank lights sump skimmer live rock corals etc.... I have only paid $300 for all so far. My negotiations skills are prime. Plain and simple. For $180 I just bought a 10 bulb t5 with moon lights and timer and a 1.5 HP pump. So you lost out not me. Had you not asked an outrageous amount for used items I would not have responded the way I did. Do you realize a brand new mag 24 sells for less than that of what you bare asking for a used pump.
You sir are a go&&amn idiot.
People like you are another reason I don't have my real name on the account
Interested party
Very very interested in your 48" light and pump
ME
the 5'( 60") light?
and sparco pump?
I would do 350.00 if you get both.
Interested party
That's way to much I can get the fixture on eBay for 160 and the pump for 80. Your asking more than the new price. I'm looking at $150 for both
ME
Hamilton tech 5' lights are not on ebay and retail for 900.00 + (they do have a 4' for 599.00 on ebay)and if you can find a sparco pump that size for less than 150 used .. good luck. Im am not an idiot my friend. nice try.... Items are offered at below fair price . take it or leave it . my last price is now firm. Thank you
Interested party
Leave it. Seeing as you have had that post up for a long long time. And yes I found the pump for 80 and found better lights for $200 NEW WITH extra bulbs
ME
good luck. I wasnt trying to stiff anyone and my prices were fair for what I have. nor is it generic quality equipment like you are refering to
Interested party
Once its used a name brand doesn't mean Jack.
Me
Mr $%#@@,
I hope you do not work in a sales job, your negotiation skills are horrible if not rude. In any sales environment your tactics are outdated and unproven at best. You, Mr G...a contacted me, and I opened with a reduced price on my first reply. I would have come down more if your communication skills were more mature and on point. If you do work in sales now or in the future I feel sorry for anyone you try to sell to. If you do not, I would reflect on how you try to negotiate a price down.. No one is that desperate to sell any item of any value unless they are flat broke. If you use that kind of tactic in a "large sale" environment IE: car,boat,furniture,house purchase, You will be taken to the cleaners by a competent salesperson. I would reflect how you ask people for a "favor" such as a reduced price on an item new or used. Badmouthing something to get a better price when you were the one interested in the first place is fundamentally flawed. Good day Sir.
Interested party
Look a$$&ole the way I talk has proven successful. I have a $13000 saltwater setup between tank lights sump skimmer live rock corals etc.... I have only paid $300 for all so far. My negotiations skills are prime. Plain and simple. For $180 I just bought a 10 bulb t5 with moon lights and timer and a 1.5 HP pump. So you lost out not me. Had you not asked an outrageous amount for used items I would not have responded the way I did. Do you realize a brand new mag 24 sells for less than that of what you bare asking for a used pump.
You sir are a go&&amn idiot.
People like you are another reason I don't have my real name on the account
