{"id":2586,"date":"2026-02-01T12:48:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T12:48:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=2586"},"modified":"2026-02-01T12:48:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-01T12:48:07","slug":"setting-the-right-price-free-negotiable-fixed-or-make-an-offer-options","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/knowledgebase\/setting-the-right-price-free-negotiable-fixed-or-make-an-offer-options\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting the Right Price: Free, Negotiable, Fixed, or &#8220;Make an Offer&#8221; Options"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Setting the Right Price: Free, Negotiable, Fixed, or &#8220;Make an Offer&#8221; Options<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Choosing the correct pricing option when creating your listing on markto.ch directly affects how quickly and easily your item sells. The platform typically offers four main ways to set the price \u2014 each suits different situations and buyer expectations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Fixed Price (Festpreis \/ Prix fixe)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You set one non-negotiable price (e.g., CHF 250.\u2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buyers know exactly what they\u2019ll pay \u2014 no haggling required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Items with clear market value (electronics, branded clothing, new-in-box products)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you want a quick, no-drama sale<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-demand or rare items where you don\u2019t want to lose money on negotiations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fast decisions \u2014 serious buyers pay immediately or contact to arrange pickup<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Less back-and-forth messaging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sets clear expectations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>May scare away bargain hunters<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If priced too high \u2192 zero interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can\u2019t accept higher offers (rare problem)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Negotiable (Verhandelbar \/ \u00c0 discuter)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You set a starting price but are open to offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buyers see the listed price + \u201cNegotiable\u201d label<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Used items where condition varies (furniture, bikes, older electronics)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you\u2019re flexible and want maximum interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Local sales where buyers expect to haggle in person<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attracts more views and messages (people love to negotiate)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Gives you room to meet in the middle<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Often leads to faster sales than a high fixed price<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Endless lowball offers can be frustrating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Takes more time to negotiate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some buyers may waste time without serious intent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Make an Offer \/ Best Offer (Preisvorschlag \/ Faites une offre)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You either set no price at all or a \u201cguide price\u201d and invite offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Buyers submit their proposed amount via message or form<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unique, rare, or sentimental items (collectibles, vintage, art, custom pieces)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you\u2019re unsure of the current market value<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>High-value items where you want to see what people are willing to pay<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Can reveal higher-than-expected interest<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Filters out non-serious buyers (only those willing to commit get in touch)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Good for testing the market<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Fewer overall views (many skip \u201cno price\u201d ads)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Risk of very low or ridiculous offers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Takes longer to close a deal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Free (Gratis \/ Gratuit)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>No price \u2014 item is given away for free<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Items you just want gone quickly (old furniture, moving boxes, giveaways)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Building goodwill or clearing space<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attracting very fast pickup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Extremely high interest \u2014 ads often get dozens of messages in hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fastest possible removal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Attracts time-wasters or people who never show up<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>No money earned<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes draws suspicious inquiries<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Quick Decision Guide \u2013 Which Option to Choose<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>Your Goal \/ Situation<\/th><th>Best Pricing Option<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Sell quickly at a fair price<\/td><td>Negotiable or Fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Maximize final sale price<\/td><td>Make an Offer or Fixed (high)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Get rid of it fast, don\u2019t care about money<\/td><td>Free<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>High-value \/ branded \/ new item<\/td><td>Fixed<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Used item with room for haggling<\/td><td>Negotiable<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Unsure of value, want to test market<\/td><td>Make an Offer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Rare\/collectible, expect competition<\/td><td>Make an Offer or Fixed (premium)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pro Tips for Any Pricing Option<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Check similar ads first: search your item in the category \u2192 note average prices<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Price 10\u201320% above your minimum acceptable amount if negotiable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mention flexibility in description: \u201cPrice is negotiable for quick pickup\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Be realistic \u2014 overpricing kills interest fast<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Update price if no interest after 7\u201310 days (edit listing \u2192 lower it slightly)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>For \u201cMake an Offer\u201d: set a hidden minimum in your mind and politely decline lowballs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Final Recommendation for Most First-Time Sellers<\/strong><br>Start with <strong>Negotiable<\/strong> \u2014 it attracts the widest audience while giving you control.<br>If the item is new\/in-demand \u2192 go <strong>Fixed<\/strong>.<br>If you\u2019re unsure of value \u2192 try <strong>Make an Offer<\/strong> for a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set a thoughtful price, write a strong description, add good photos \u2014 and your first listing will move quickly on markto.ch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Good luck with your sale! Let me know what you\u2019re selling if you want pricing advice.<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[78],"manual_kb_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2586","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-required-and-optional-listing-fields"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2586","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/manual_kb"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2586\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2587,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2586\/revisions\/2587"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2586"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2586"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2586"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}