I am on the market for another sailboat.
I have noticed that brokers and private owners are showing their price as
follows"
1. price is firm
2. must sell
3. negotiable
4. asking
5. make an offer
6. suggested
7. and others
I wonder what is the exact meaning of the above mentioned wording.
Some retired brokers are saying that used boats usually go for 5 to 10 %
below the listed price.
What should the initial offer be and how should one de-code the listed
price.
Making a low ball offer may insult the seller. The situation is how should
an offer and counter offer be made without insulting anyone and getting a
fair deal.

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Denis