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Lowballing a Facebook Marketplace seller

There's a couch listed for $300. You want to offer $200 and not feel like a jerk. The seller is another human, not a store. You message them.

🎬 The scene starts here

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Pat — Facebook Marketplace seller

Replying between chores

“Hey! Yeah, the couch is still available. You interested?”
What you are trying to do

Your objective

Make a respectful low offer, be ready for a counter, and be willing to walk away without ghosting.

What good looks like

You made the offer, handled the counter or the pushback, and ended with a clear yes or no — no ghosting.

Difficulty

Friendly but busy. Be specific or they move on. Recommended.

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