On May 6, 3:31 pm, wrote:
I am trying to negotiate a price for a used sailboat. Is it
appropriate to offer 10% below what they are asking? First time for
this - don't want to offend the seller, but also want to make the best
deal for myself. Any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks...Cate

I think about 60% of the asking price is a good
place to start.

Figure the final selling price will be at or below 75%
of the asking price.