[geeks] eBay question

[Dan Sikorski]

Hicheal Morton wrote:
> In all transactions, it is a BUYER's market.  Why?  The buyer decides
> whether to buy or pass!
Typically, yes, but not always true.  In real estate, a property can 
easily attract multiple offers, and the seller can choose which offer to 
accept.  It's a good position for a seller to be in, so it is considered 
a seller's market.

People just get so accustomed to paying a set price for an item (a la 
Wal*mart) that they forget that not all transactions happen that way.  
Around here, ABC Warehouse will do some dealing with you, particularly 
if you are buying multiple items.  You can easily ask them to knock off 
a hundred dollars if you're buying an expensive item, or ask them to 
throw in a free DVD player when you buy a TV.  This is why they often 
advertise their items with prices like: "$1100 or less!"  If you just 
buy that TV, you're going to pay $1100, but if you buy an entire home 
theater system they will cut you a deal.

"I love the smell of commerce in the morning!"
    -Brodie in "Mallrats" (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0113749/)

    -Dan