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Timely Article On Haggling - Wired

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Although it singles out Craigslist, it's perfectly applicable to forum transactions, too:

Don't Hesitate To Haggle On Craigslist

The key stand-out excerpt (IMO):

"People routinely refuse offers they think aren't fair, even if it hurts them," says economist Dan Ariely, author of Predictably Irrational. The fact is, many sellers would rather hang on to something they no longer use than accept less than they think it's worth.
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*Syrius offers a 42-inch HDTV on Craigslist*

*Syrius notates the TV is worth 800 dollars on a Black Friday.*

*Syrius Asks only 600 because it's open, though new and working*

*Syrius gets offers of 400 dollars even though he stated the lowest he could go was those 600 for the above reasons*

*Syrius realizes people suck, period.*

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