Not every listing has Best Offer enabled — but many sellers are open to negotiation through direct messages. Knowing how to make an offer politely and strategically can save you hundreds of rupees without damaging the seller relationship.
Before you message the seller
- check_circleCheck the listing's age — items listed more than 7 days ago are far more negotiable
- check_circleLook at the seller's other listings — if they have many items, they may be motivated to move stock
- check_circleCheck the Price Suggester to know the fair market value before you anchor your offer
- check_circleRead the description carefully — if the seller mentions 'firm price', respect it
Making the offer
Open with a genuine compliment about the listing, then make your offer as a specific number — not a percentage. 'Would you consider NPR 2,000?' works better than 'Can you go lower?'. Give a brief reason (you're a student, you've seen it cheaper elsewhere) — sellers respond better to context than to silence.
When to walk away
If a seller says their price is firm, it usually is. Thank them and walk away politely — you can always come back if the item hasn't sold. Persistent lowballing gets you blocked and harms the marketplace for everyone.
