{"id":2627,"date":"2026-02-14T12:29:42","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T12:29:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/?post_type=manual_kb&#038;p=2627"},"modified":"2026-02-14T12:29:42","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T12:29:42","slug":"how-to-negotiate-price-or-terms-via-messages","status":"publish","type":"manual_kb","link":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/knowledgebase\/how-to-negotiate-price-or-terms-via-messages\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Negotiate Price or Terms via Messages"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>How to Negotiate Price or Terms via Messages on markto.ch<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Negotiating on markto.ch is common and expected for most local deals \u2014 sellers often price a bit high to leave room, and buyers know polite haggling can save CHF 20\u2013100 easily. Keep it friendly, respectful, and quick via WhatsApp (or email if that&#8217;s the channel). Here&#8217;s how to do it effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">General Best Practices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be polite and positive from the start \u2014 Swiss sellers respond better to friendliness than aggression.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Negotiate after showing genuine interest (ask 1\u20132 real questions first).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know the market: Check similar listings on markto.ch to justify your offer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep messages short \u2014 people read on phones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Aim to close fast: Good deals often happen in 3\u20136 messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Always confirm final agreed price and terms in writing before meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As a Buyer: How to Negotiate Down<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Start soft &amp; build rapport<\/strong><br>\u201cHi! The [item] looks perfect. Is it still available? \ud83d\ude0a\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ask questions to show seriousness<\/strong><br>\u201cHow long have you had it? Any small issues?\u201d<br>(This gives you leverage if they mention wear.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Make your first offer<\/strong> (after they confirm availability)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Be reasonable: 10\u201320% off is normal for used items.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Phrase it nicely:<br>\u201cWould you take CHF 180? I can pick up today in cash.\u201d<br>\u201cLooks great \u2014 could do CHF 220 if you include the charger\/box?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Handle counter-offers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If they say no: \u201cUnderstood, what&#8217;s the lowest you&#8217;d go?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If they counter: Meet halfway or add value (\u201cCHF 200 + I come right now?\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Close the deal<\/strong><br>\u201cGreat, CHF 190 works for me! When\/where can I pick up? Cash ready.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">As a Seller: How to Handle Negotiation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Respond positively<\/strong><br>\u201cHi! Thanks for asking \u2014 yes still available \ud83d\ude0a\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Defend your price politely<\/strong> (if firm)<br>\u201cThanks for the interest! CHF 250 is already quite fair \u2014 similar ones are going for 280\u2013320. But I can do CHF 240 for quick cash pickup this weekend.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Offer small concessions to speed up<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cCHF 230 if you can come today.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCHF 220 + you take the old box too.\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Throw in extras: \u201cCHF 250 firm, but includes delivery within [city].\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Know when to hold or walk<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If offer is way too low: \u201cSorry, can&#8217;t go that low \u2014 good luck with your search!\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If serious buyer: Small drop often closes faster than waiting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Negotiation Phrases (Copy &amp; Adapt)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Buyer:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cIs the price negotiable?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cCould do [your offer] in cash today \u2014 possible?\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cLove it! CHF [offer] is my max budget \u2014 would that work?\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seller:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cThanks! CHF [price] is already discounted \u2014 but for fast pickup I can do [slightly lower].\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cHappy to meet in the middle at CHF [counter].\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\u201cPrice is firm at CHF [price] \u2014 lots of interest already.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Red Flags to Avoid<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Never negotiate aggressively (\u201cThat&#8217;s way too expensive!!\u201d).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t lowball ridiculously (e.g., 50% off on near-new items).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Don&#8217;t ghost after agreeing \u2014 confirm pickup details.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If suspicious (\u201cI&#8217;ll pay extra if you ship first\u201d), stop and move on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most markto.ch deals settle with 10\u201315% off after friendly back-and-forth. Stay kind, be ready to meet locally, and you&#8217;ll close faster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Happy haggling \u2014 small savings add up! \ud83d\udcb8<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"template":"","format":"standard","manualknowledgebasecat":[97],"manual_kb_tag":[],"class_list":["post-2627","manual_kb","type-manual_kb","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","manualknowledgebasecat-negotiating-deals"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2627","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\/2627\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2628,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb\/2627\/revisions\/2628"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2627"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"manualknowledgebasecat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manualknowledgebasecat?post=2627"},{"taxonomy":"manual_kb_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/help.markto.ch\/fr\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/manual_kb_tag?post=2627"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}