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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 231345, member: 37"]If, in your mind, someone is asking way too much for an item, it is best to walk away. Your offer was less than 25% of asking price. Most people feel like even 1/2 price offers are too low and insulting. Personally, I wouldn't consider an offer 30% off asking but wouldn't be insulted and would counter it. 20% off or less would be worth considering.</p><p><br /></p><p>Back to the table, the wood is some kind of tropical hardwood and I get a Colonial vibe from it. Hence, the possibly Indonesian comment. I am not seeing any kind of wear and tear I would expect on an old piece. It is a beautiful unusual table but things are only worth what people are willing to pay. The owner is fishing for a buyer who really appreciates the table regardless of price. Those buyers are out there but it may take a long while to find him/her.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 231345, member: 37"]If, in your mind, someone is asking way too much for an item, it is best to walk away. Your offer was less than 25% of asking price. Most people feel like even 1/2 price offers are too low and insulting. Personally, I wouldn't consider an offer 30% off asking but wouldn't be insulted and would counter it. 20% off or less would be worth considering. Back to the table, the wood is some kind of tropical hardwood and I get a Colonial vibe from it. Hence, the possibly Indonesian comment. I am not seeing any kind of wear and tear I would expect on an old piece. It is a beautiful unusual table but things are only worth what people are willing to pay. The owner is fishing for a buyer who really appreciates the table regardless of price. Those buyers are out there but it may take a long while to find him/her.[/QUOTE]
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