What is "is this price flexible" message?

Maybe this is another test or a feature I’m not up on. I received 5 messages today asking me “is this price flexible?” It showed the listing title and photo with a yes or no response that I can tick.
I have offers turned off so it isn’t the offers feature. Anyone know about this one?

asked Translation missing: es.datetime.distance_in_words.almost_x_years ago

belmodo
Reputation: 48
See belmodo's booth

1 Comment

ccmom says: August 21, 2015

perhaps you should send a message to bonz to take the experimental markdown prices off of your items…people are probably wondering if you would deal because of them

5 Answer

I’m not positive but I’m wondering if the messages might have been from a potential buyer. You don’t say who the messages are from and I know I’ve never received a message from Bonanza in regard to whether or not my price is flexible. Since your listed items are not OBO I’m thinking that the messages may have come from someone who would like to purchase your item and is just asking if you are flexible on your price. If this is the case you should have a B-mail in your messages box that you can just reply to saying no or letting them know what your bottom line would be. I have had people send me a bonanza email asking if this is my best price on an item that I didn’t have set to OBO.

answered Translation missing: es.datetime.distance_in_words.almost_x_years ago

ZiggyZool
Reputation: 1320
See ZiggyZool's booth

1 Comment

belmodo says: August 21, 2015

The messages are from a buyer, it’s a form message generated by the site that obviously came from someone clicking on something. I’m not seeing a way to attach a screenshot so I could should you.

When i send a message to someone on bonanza, there is a section for me to automatically send a best offer if the seller has OBO enabled, if they dont, there is a section for me to hit and ask if the price is flexible., if someone sends me a message, there is a place for me to respond and offer a better price., sort of a one time discount for that person only, as an incentive i would imagine. Pretty sure this is the same thing you are talking about

answered Translation missing: es.datetime.distance_in_words.almost_x_years ago

misskeech
Reputation: 1958
See misskeech's booth

1 Comment

misskeech says: August 21, 2015

The section i am referring to is right in the message area. you can test it, find someone on bonaza and pretend you want to send them a message, you will see the section that asks if the price is flexible.

when a buyer clicks on an item and then clicks on Ask seller a Question this is what comes up…so even though you do not have OBO (or best offer), the buyer is still given the option to ask if you would negotiate price

![URL removed]

answered Translation missing: es.datetime.distance_in_words.almost_x_years ago

2 Comment

misskeech says: August 21, 2015

Which actually, I dont like. If i wanted the price to be flexible, wouldn’t I have put in OBO? Lol

EmbellishMart says: August 21, 2015

I agree, misskeech. That’s why I have OBO disabled. What’s the use of having that feature if customers will still be encouraged to bother you with this question?

OK, that’s what it is, now I see why I’m getting so many of these. Is there a way to opt out?

answered Translation missing: es.datetime.distance_in_words.almost_x_years ago

belmodo
Reputation: 48
See belmodo's booth

I don’t have OPT on my listings because I don’t want constant inquiries for those just looking for discounts (In the antique trade we call these bottom feeders.) and not really interested, and therefore I don’t want a buyer reminded or encouraged to ask for offers that that window does. When I do receive a reasonable offer, I’m glad to answer. Sometimes I can do better & sometimes i can’t.

answered Translation missing: es.datetime.distance_in_words.almost_x_years ago

1 Comment

belmodo says: August 22, 2015

I don’t understand why this message, asking about price flexibility and return policy, is being inserted into the contact seller option. I’d really prefer it wasn’t there.

Question Vitals

Viewed: 1592 time

Asked: Translation missing: es.datetime.distance_in_words.almost_x_years ago

Latest response: Translation missing: es.datetime.distance_in_words.almost_x_years ago

To Answer Brilliantly

Remember these tips:

  • Use links to other sources to support your opinions
  • Use examples where possible
  • Put yourself in the inquirers shoes: what extra info would be helpful?

Should I post a comment or an answer?

You can only post one answer, so make it count. Maybe your reply is more fitting as a comment instead?

Post an answer for:

  • Replies that directly and specifically answer the original question

Post a comment for:

  • "Thanks," "Me too," "I agree," or "Works for me" types of replies
  • When you would like the original poster to provide more details
  • When you have more to add to someone else's question or answer

See also our Roundtable FAQ.

Formatting

Community help posts follow certain formatting guidelines, which may impact the look of your post. If you're interested in tweaking the format, instructions are available here.