Selling Question
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I don’t think it’s that, I think you have to know how to follow up with buyer, even if it’s a week later, and learn how to close the deal, even if it means giving the buyer a $10-20 dollar discount on shipping.
Most of us are hobbyist, not brick and mortar stores, so it can be easier to do a discount, even if it’s a couple of dollars.
Most of us are hobbyist, not brick and mortar stores, so it can be easier to do a discount, even if it’s a couple of dollars.
What dothers me is. Why waste a sellers time if you really don't want to buy or pay the price for what they're selling.
Obviously, We're not a brick and mortar store selling what we don't need anymore , and it a price we feel it worth to us.
Everybody will have their own opinion about the subject I just feel that why waste a person time if you're really not going to buy it
Obviously, We're not a brick and mortar store selling what we don't need anymore , and it a price we feel it worth to us.
Everybody will have their own opinion about the subject I just feel that why waste a person time if you're really not going to buy it
Don’t take it personally dude. People may be on the fence or maybe they have certain expectations that weren’t met.
Sometimes they’re noobs and there’s a lot of them as well as we’ve all been them. So maybe during the initial inquiry they researched and didn’t think it would fit their tank.
It’s part of any sales, whether it’s here, retail or corporate sales.
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Sometimes they’re noobs and there’s a lot of them as well as we’ve all been them. So maybe during the initial inquiry they researched and didn’t think it would fit their tank.
It’s part of any sales, whether it’s here, retail or corporate sales.
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I don’t think aquarium shops get rid of what they don’t need, it’s really more of a business/profit
Kind of deal.
I mean some of these shops have huge overhead, so it’s really hard to give any customer a discount on a certain coral, unless you have a whole runway full of them.
However, sometimes as hobbyist, if we’re selling coral, and someone is interested, we have the ability to convince the buyer on purchasing that specimen, by simply following up after the initial DM, and offering the buyer a deal they can’t say no to, without it really effecting your pockets.
I just happen to experience that as buyer, where I inquired about rainbow chalice on another forum, from a hobbyist who was located in NorCal, however his shipping cost weren’t to convincing, in which I let them know. After a little over a week, the seller contacted me, and asked if I was still interested, and that if I was, he would cover half the shipping cost. I now have a rainbow chalice, and I sent him an xtra $10 just for being such a great seller.
it’s the art of the deal! Lol
Kind of deal.
I mean some of these shops have huge overhead, so it’s really hard to give any customer a discount on a certain coral, unless you have a whole runway full of them.
However, sometimes as hobbyist, if we’re selling coral, and someone is interested, we have the ability to convince the buyer on purchasing that specimen, by simply following up after the initial DM, and offering the buyer a deal they can’t say no to, without it really effecting your pockets.
I just happen to experience that as buyer, where I inquired about rainbow chalice on another forum, from a hobbyist who was located in NorCal, however his shipping cost weren’t to convincing, in which I let them know. After a little over a week, the seller contacted me, and asked if I was still interested, and that if I was, he would cover half the shipping cost. I now have a rainbow chalice, and I sent him an xtra $10 just for being such a great seller.
it’s the art of the deal! Lol
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You should be appreciative that someone even took the time to inquire about something you’re selling.
If you want to sell, that is apart of the game. If that sucks for you, change your perspective and it gets a lot easier.
We have the best hobby and hobbyist on the planet. People need to appreciate that a little more.
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If you want to sell, that is apart of the game. If that sucks for you, change your perspective and it gets a lot easier.
We have the best hobby and hobbyist on the planet. People need to appreciate that a little more.
Love you guys!
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Once I bought couple chalices, i was asking bunch of questions because i had to drove 150 miles back and forth. The seller had a newborn ( I didn’t know this before meeting the seller) I also asked the seller if he was able to meet up Sunday morning 6am to be specific due to my location and my schedule, he agreed. At the end, the seller gave extra frags for free even though he had to wake up so early. All i am saying is that selling something in this reef forum can be time consuming if you really want to sell, if not dont even post it and throw it to the toilet.
By the way shout out to tygerjace super cool guy, I wish to live closer to his place to buy more stuff from him.
Dont take personal guys its part of the game, it does not help that we live in SoCal where every minute counts.
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By the way shout out to tygerjace super cool guy, I wish to live closer to his place to buy more stuff from him.
Dont take personal guys its part of the game, it does not help that we live in SoCal where every minute counts.
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There are a couple of things that makes it or break it for me when making a decision. I’ll ask for a picture. If I like it, i’ll ask for the distance and price. If the seller lives >20 miles away, is it worth my time and drive the distance for a few dollar savings.
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This is not to bash a seller or buyer, just a discussion about buying and selling. I've sold everything I've post on here no big deal. I see you can't discussion everything on here without people taking things to another level or being sensitive.
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