Originally Posted by
Everhandy
I don't think that is an unfair question to ask. The proper response would be; "I thought it was a fair price for such a great bike, don't you?", then you would ask; "Well let me ask you this, if it was your bike, how much would you ask for it?". Now you turned the tables on the prospect and the ball is in his court to play. You never revealed your position. Isn't that fair?
Rule# 567: Never brush off an a-hole, he may become your best customer!
Sure it's a fair question - I just think you're over-thinking it.
And about rule #567 - if it were a business, sure. But I'm not a business, I just flip a bike now and again for some pocket money. I don't have a steady "inventory", and only overhaul and flip when the mood strikes me. I will ALWAYS brush off an a-hole, because A) I don't like to deal with them, and B) it pleases me to do so.
Money isn't everything, and I'd rather sell a bike for $20 less to a pretty little coed that squeals with delight when she see the bike, than sell a bike for "full price" to an a-hole.
