HOW WOULD YOU RESPOND TO INSULTING OFFERS????

[blownalky3]

I ADVERTISE MY JR DRAGSTER COMPLETE WITH 8.50 PACKAGE FOR A STEAL AT $5700. IT IS A NICE CAR AND WON BEST ENGINEERED AT A SUPER CHEVY SUNDAY EVENT. IN MY OPINION, THE PRICE IS FANTASTIC FOR A CAR THIS DETAILED AND COMPLETE. I SAY I WILL TRADE IN MY AD. HERE IS MY ISSUE. A GUY REPLIES TO MY AD ASKING ME IF I WILL TRADE FOR A 70cc DIRT BIKE. I LOOK AT HIS PROFILE AND HE HAD BEEN A MEMBER FOR 2 DAYS. MY REPLY WAS "ARE YOU SERIOUS?????????????????????". SO TODAY HE REPLIES AGAIN, TWICE!!!

YES I AM
&
WANNA TRADE????????????

NOW I AM ALL FOR GOOD DEALS, BUT ASKING ME TO TRADE MY JR FOR A USED DIRT BIKE YOU ARE ASKING 2K FOR SEEMS RATHER INSULTING TO ME. I KNOW I CAN GO BUY PRETTY MUCH ANY 70cc DIRT BIKE I WANT WITH 2K AND HAVE LOTS OF CHANGE LEFT OVER. I THOUGHT MY FIRST REPLY WOULD HAVE GOTTEN MY POINT ACCROSS IN A SEMI-NICE WAY.............BUT I WAS MISTAKEN. WHAT DO YOU SAY TO PEOPLE LIKE THIS WITHOUT BEING A TOTAL A$$??????????? AFTER ALL, THEY HAVE TO KNOW THEY ARE INSULTING AND STUPID........DONT THEY??

[bigray]

i just would have replyed.. sure and how much boot money are u kicking in !!!!!

[Harbone]

Paul,
I just ignore them, some people actually think theres a sucker born every minute! if he keeps buggin you just block him and the problem is solved. I have had people offer me the biggest pieces of sh*t for some of my cars and I dont let it bother me, in fact sometimes I laugh my ass off. there was one guy out of the Chicago area that has a small block chevy powered Isuzu Amigo, he thinks the POS is worth $20K all day and obviously has offered it up for trade to everyone. I replied back that I would take the Amigo and $20k for my prostreet 67 Camaro and he had the balls to come back with "well those backhalf camaro's are dropping off in value rapidly and are worth half of what they were 2 years ago". my reply was "yeah, kinda like the NADA value of your POS Isuzu, let me know how that works out for you!"
I never heard from him again! :lol:

[shawnp]

Never just ignore and offer. Treat everyone like they have cash in hand to make a buy. If they make a stupid offer simply reply you would take the trade and x amount of cash that would make you happy. If you don't want to trade, tell them it is a trade your not interested in. I have sold many items that I was first asked to trade for something else. If people have interest, they will come up with cash.

[wlpatterson]

I disagree with treating every offer as a serious offer,Some of these clowns are either Stupid or just like pushing buttons..I had a Clown offer me $6500 for a turnkey Certified Dragster & Trailer??? I wouldnt have sold it to him for the asking price after that...I just Block them & forget "Em" JMO Nothing wrong with serious offers but theres a difference between serious offers & Ignorance..

[ccperf721p]

I would say, if the most aggravating thing about your day was being low-balled on a Junior, it was good day..

Other than that, I find the word "NO" to be quite effective..

[blowninjected540]

I would say, if the most aggravating thing about your day was being low-balled on a Junior, it was good day..

Other than that, I find the word "NO" to be quite effective..

X2 :D

[bowtie4542001]

Paul,
I just ignore them, some people actually think theres a sucker born every minute! if he keeps buggin you just block him and the problem is solved. I have had people offer me the biggest pieces of sh*t for some of my cars and I dont let it bother me, in fact sometimes I laugh my ass off. there was one guy out of the Chicago area that has a small block chevy powered Isuzu Amigo, he thinks the POS is worth $20K all day and obviously has offered it up for trade to everyone. I replied back that I would take the Amigo and $20k for my prostreet 67 Camaro and he had the balls to come back with "well those backhalf camaro's are dropping off in value rapidly and are worth half of what they were 2 years ago". my reply was "yeah, kinda like the NADA value of your POS Isuzu, let me know how that works out for you!"
I never heard from him again! :lol:

I believe I had the same guy offer me his Bad A$$ Amigo for my car when I was trying to sell or trade. Sometimes you just have to laugh at how stupid people can be sometimes and "You Can't Fix Stupid" :) Just shake it off, I think that is a great deal on a Jr.

Chris

[Tod74]

Paul,
I just ignore them, some people actually think theres a sucker born every minute! if he keeps buggin you just block him and the problem is solved. I have had people offer me the biggest pieces of sh*t for some of my cars and I dont let it bother me, in fact sometimes I laugh my ass off. there was one guy out of the Chicago area that has a small block chevy powered Isuzu Amigo, he thinks the POS is worth $20K all day and obviously has offered it up for trade to everyone. I replied back that I would take the Amigo and $20k for my prostreet 67 Camaro and he had the balls to come back with "well those backhalf camaro's are dropping off in value rapidly and are worth half of what they were 2 years ago". my reply was "yeah, kinda like the NADA value of your POS Isuzu, let me know how that works out for you!"
I never heard from him again! :lol:

Suckers are on both sides of a sale ya know...

TRUE STORY: A guy that used to work for my father showed up with a decent looking chevy half ton work truck. When asked How much he paid for it he answered "The guy was asking $1200 O.B.O so I gave him $1500."

:? :?

[cepx111]

WHAT DO YOU SAY TO PEOPLE LIKE THIS WITHOUT BEING A TOTAL A$$??????????? AFTER ALL, THEY HAVE TO KNOW THEY ARE INSULTING AND STUPID........DONT THEY??

A simple 'no thanks' would of surficed.

[Scooterz]

Man, you just never know what you will get w/ some people. some just want the attention... they have no motive to sell or buy... just need attention. The guy knew his 70cc dirt bike is not worth your set up. It does make you wonder what they are thinking!!

[alk]

Paul,
I just ignore them, some people actually think theres a sucker born every minute! if he keeps buggin you just block him and the problem is solved. I have had people offer me the biggest pieces of sh*t for some of my cars and I dont let it bother me, in fact sometimes I laugh my ass off. there was one guy out of the Chicago area that has a small block chevy powered Isuzu Amigo, he thinks the POS is worth $20K all day and obviously has offered it up for trade to everyone. I replied back that I would take the Amigo and $20k for my prostreet 67 Camaro and he had the balls to come back with "well those backhalf camaro's are dropping off in value rapidly and are worth half of what they were 2 years ago". my reply was "yeah, kinda like the NADA value of your POS Isuzu, let me know how that works out for you!"
I never heard from him again! :lol:

Suckers are on both sides of a sale ya know...

TRUE STORY: A guy that used to work for my father showed up with a decent looking chevy half ton work truck. When asked How much he paid for it he answered "The guy was asking $1200 O.B.O so I gave him $1500."

Did i read that correct :shock: :? :? :?:

[THERATTLER]

TRUE STORY ...My son had a motorcycle for sale in local paper for $4500....A man called and asked him if he would take $4600. cash...my son told him if he came got it right now that he would take it....the man came and got it about an hour later...real funny part is , he had the same bike listed for $4400 and never got a call....you just never know

[TheRabbit]

We have a local free advertising paper back book that comes out every Thursday.
It's called the IWANTA and it's a great local book to buy anything you want.
Some guys have gotten smart and do not put a price on the add nor will they sell on the spot. They will tell you to give them a bid and they will get back with you if you are the highest bidder. I bought a 1972 Bronco about 12-13 years ago and had to give the guy a bid. He called me a week later.

As far as a stupid trade. I guess it doesn't hurt to ask, but to ask twice??
I'd ignore that too.

[dragonmaster093]

when i had my monte up for sale i offered on lower valued cars then i wanted for my monte and guys would reply sure and 2k (basicaly asking price) so i know both sides. but fixing it up and as i do im gonna race it at Street Fights down here (class dedicated to street cars) ( dot tires plated ect no slicks) then ill post some picks when body done.

[WILDWEST319]

HERE'S how you get rid of a lo-baller :arrow: .....I just got a low- ball offer on my 66 Chevelle SS last night :?: I have well over the accual worth of the Car invested but I'm asking 50 grand :roll: ....DUDE....Hits me with a possible trade on a CustomCycle he's asking 16,500 for :shock: I have no interest in the bike but I see he has other adds so I have a peek :idea: ...seeing all his adds in reality might be a possible 30k, I tell him I'm not interested in any of is adds even if he threw in 20 Grand :wink: .....He replied by Cussing me out :x He blocked my reply:D ....He cussed me hard :lol: it was real satisfying to see his Low-ballin SIMPLE ASS crying :cry: !!! 8)

[Harbone]

HERE'S how you get rid of a lo-baller :arrow: .....I just got a low- ball offer on my 66 Chevelle SS last night :?: I have well over the accual worth of the Car invested but I'm asking 50 grand :roll: ....DUDE....Hits me with a possible trade on a CustomCycle he's asking 16,500 for :shock: I have no interest in the bike but I see he has other adds so I have a peek :idea: ...seeing all his adds in reality might be a possible 30k, I tell him I'm not interested in any of is adds even if he threw in 20 Grand :wink: .....He replied by Cussing me out :x He blocked my reply:D ....He cussed me hard :lol: it was real satisfying to see his Low-ballin SIMPLE ASS crying :cry: !!! 8)

nice!!! I have had a few that way, never here back from then again!

[Harbone]

I knew if I dug through my old emails I could find a pic of the $18K Isuzu Amigo, this was a hot trade I should have never passed up! :roll:

notice the "custom" sidepipes!!
http://static.racingjunk.com/63/ui/5/21/17421215-858.jpg

[alk]

Sweet ride Chris!!! To bad you missed out on it... :lol:

[Scooterz]

That is awesome Harb... anyone how can go to True Value Hardware & buy plumbing pipe/hardware for late-pipes is a genius.

[Joes69]

I have had one bad experience as far as selling.I was selling 2 weld draglights with front runners on them for my neighbor.They were nice rims and tires.He was selling them dirt cheap in my opinion.100 dollars for the rims and tires.I had a guy email me and wanted to know if that price included shipping.I thought he was joking so replied in a joking manner.The guy got totally pissed and called my neighbor whos number I listed with the sale.He cussed him out and then told him he was going to report me to somebody on racing junk.After that its just no thanks on low ballers..

[goldnsilver]

I knew if I dug through my old emails I could find a pic of the $18K Isuzu Amigo, this was a hot trade I should have never passed up! :roll:

notice the "custom" sidepipes!!
http://static.racingjunk.com/63/ui/5/21/17421215-858.jpgthe same guy offered to trade me that pos to a z06, when i pmed back and gave him a very deserved good laugh he had the nerve to call me on the phone and threaten me, his story is that he has over 30k in that turd. all i can say is my condolences and don't think you can trade crap for dollars. some people have no respect and are so sick because they have there nickels and dimes invested into worthless crap because they had no taste to begin with. always trying to make thereself feel better about what they have by saying it's one of a kind, congrads you have a 30k dollar turd.