Look at this goof ball of a seller

"Dude" writes:

Also, Negotiating stupidly can often have great results.

Can you explain a bit more? Sounds interesting.

Dude wrote:

Also, Negotiating stupidly can often have great results.

Can you provide a few details or anecdotes? It hasn't worked very well for me
(I'm not the greatest negotiator).

George Patterson
A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that
you look forward to the trip.

Well, it all revolves around the assumption that if you have high
expectations, you might not get all, but you may get SOME of what you
ask for.

Years ago I spotted a Cessna 120 that I wanted for my first plane. It
had a lot of shortcomings, but still worth the $3000 being asked. I
thought it over and decided to try and get it for $2900. I
thought..."I'll offer $2750 and settle for $2900." Then I
thought..."Maybe I'll offer $2500 and settle for $2750."

Took a test flight with the seller, sat and discussed the plane's
strengths and weaknesses, and said I'd like to offer $2500.

The owner exploded! "No WAY!" "Wouldn't POSSIBLY consider it!" etc.etc.

OK, I responded... what WOULD you consider.

Quiet.... then the owner sheepishly offered... $2,600.

I kept my best poker face and we concluded the deal.

I wouldn't call it negotiating "stupidly"... just keeping all options open.

Rich





G.R. Patterson III wrote:

Dude wrote:

Also, Negotiating stupidly can often have great results.


Can you provide a few details or anecdotes? It hasn't worked very well for me
(I'm not the greatest negotiator).

George Patterson
A diplomat is a person who can tell you to go to hell in such a way that
you look forward to the trip.

MRQB wrote:
The nerve of this guy telling me I have a lot to learn, Looks like
this guy needs to learn how to read.

[email snipped]

And that's a reason for you to publish a private letter on Usenet that was
sent to you privately ?
Maybe you need to learn some very basic Usenet manners first...

*PLONK*

jue