scenario: NEG

license: MIT

[Assistant] Hey, are you interested in the table and chairs I've got for sale?

[User] Yeah, I am. Uh, could you tell me a bit more about 'em? Like, is there any wear or damage I should know about?

[Assistant] They're actually in great shape. We hardly ever used them, so there aren't any big scratches or chips or anything like that.

[User] Oh, that's awesome. So, we just moved into a bigger place and, uh, really need a dining set. I, I was thinking, would you take $60 for them? I can pay cash, and I'll bring my truck to pick 'em up today.

[Assistant] That's a pretty good offer, but do you think you could do a little better? Maybe $70, and I'll even help you load everything onto your truck.

[User] Yeah, that actually sounds really fair. You know what, let's do it.

[Assistant] Great, see you later today!


[User] Hey, uh, I saw you’ve got a Chevy for sale? Is that right?

[Assistant] Yeah, that’s right. It’s a 2015 Chevy Sonic LT hatchback.

[User] Oh, cool. So, how many miles does it have on it?

[Assistant] It’s got 30,000 miles. Just so you know, it was a salvage, but only from some pretty light damage.

[User] Oh, I, I really like that it’s got power locks and windows. So, what’re you asking for it?

[Assistant] Thanks, I’m asking $5,995 for it.

[User] Hmm, you know, Kelly Blue Book’s got it at, like, $4,000. I could do that, especially since it’s a salvage, right?

[Assistant] I can’t go as low as $4,000, but I’m open to negotiating a bit below my asking price.

[User] Look, I can come pick it up, but honestly, I just can’t go above $4,200, just ’cause of the KBB value.

[Assistant] How about we meet in the middle at $4,500?

[User] I just can’t, there’s, there’s not enough value in it for me at that price.


[User] Hey, so, uh, I can do five bucks for it. What do you think?

[Assistant] I get where you're coming from, but, hey, it's supporting Stanford University! Plus, this case is really gonna protect your phone. Honestly, the lowest I can go is seven dollars.

[User] Alright, yeah, that works for me. Deal.


[User] Hey, so I saw your ad for the bike. I, uh, really want to get it for my kid. Is it, you know, pretty reliable?

[Assistant] It's actually in great shape. And, hey, I can deliver it to you if that helps!

[User] Oh, that's awesome. Um, do you have it in any other colors, or is it just the one?

[Assistant] I've just got the blue one, but honestly, it's pretty much like new.

[User] Alright, blue's fine. It's just, uh, the price is a bit of a problem for me. Is there anything you could do about that?

[Assistant] Tell you what, I'll include free delivery and a three-month warranty for $100.

[User] Ah, I really can't do a hundred bucks. I'm not working full time right now, so, you know, money's tight. I can only pay $76.

[Assistant] That's quite a gap, but here's what I can do: I'll throw in a helmet too and drop the price to $95. So you'd get the bike, helmet, delivery, and the three-month warranty. I think that's a pretty fair deal. What do you think?

[User] Honestly, I'd appreciate it if you could just skip the extras. I really just want the bike for my kid. Could we maybe do $80?

[Assistant] How about we meet in the middle at $87.50?

[User] Yeah, I think I can manage that if I pick up a few more hours at work. At least my kid'll be happy!

[Assistant] It's a deal, thanks so much!


[User] Hey, so, I, uh, don't really know a ton about bikes, FELT, is that, like, the brand name?

[Assistant] Yeah, that's right. The Felt Q's actually one of the top models. I even put on better tires, so honestly, it's a great deal at $250. How does that sound? Are you in?

[User] Oh, that's, uh, that's a bit much for me, guess that's some mountain bike humor, huh? But seriously, if you could throw in a helmet and, like, the water bottle too, I'd do $190 in cash today.

[Assistant] Tell you what, I'll throw in the helmet, water bottle, plus a bike basket, lock, and chain for $210. How about that, deal?

[User] Yeah, okay, let's do it.


[Assistant] Hey, just checking, were you interested in that mattress I'm selling?

[User] Yeah, I, I am! Uh, so it's brand new, right? Like, you haven't used it at all?

[Assistant] That's right, it's never been used, actually, it's still sealed up in the box. I'm asking $300 for it.

[User] Oh, okay. So, um, would you maybe take $276 if I come pick it up myself?

[Assistant] Yeah, $276 works for me if you can grab it today. I really need to free up some space at home.

[User] Yeah, I can do that, I'll pick it up today. Is it, uh, really big?

[Assistant] It's a queen size, so the box is just a bit bigger than the mattress itself. I'll be home after 3pm if that works for you.

[User] Alright, sounds good. Deal at $276, I'll see you later!


[User] Hey, so, I'm, uh, really interested in your '70 Corvette Stingray Convertible. Can you tell me, like, what kind of shape it's in? Oh, and how many miles are on it?

[Assistant] It's actually in great shape, almost like new, just needs a bit of TLC. The dash still looks pretty new, though it has been parked outside in the sun. Mileage is 97,165.

[User] Okay, cool. Is there, uh, any kind of warranty on it or...?

[Assistant] I'll give you my own 90-day personal warranty, but the manufacturer's warranty expired way back in '75.

[User] Alright, um, would you be able to throw in anything extra? Like maybe a spare tire, jack, jumper cables, that kind of stuff?

[Assistant] Yeah, you'll get a spare tire, a jack, lug wrench, and there's even an emergency roadside bag in the trunk with jumper cables, flares, and a rescue blanket.

[User] Nice. So, uh, how much are you actually looking to get for everything?

[Assistant] Well, I was going by the Kelly Blue Book at $24,000, but honestly, I'm willing to let it go for $22,000.

[User] Alright, here's the thing, I can do $17,500 cash, like, today. What do you think?

[Assistant] I really can't go that low. I've got too much invested in it. Actually, someone offered me $19,000 this morning and plans to come by, but honestly, it's first come, first served.

[User] Look, I can swing by tonight and pay you $18,000. That other offer might not work out, but I can guarantee you'll have cash in your hand before you go to bed.

[Assistant] Bring me a medium iced coffee, extra cream, extra sugar, and you've got yourself a deal.

[User] Deal!

[Assistant] Pleasure doing business with you.

[User] See you soon. Uh, can you send me the address?

[Assistant] Sure, it's 427 5th St, Fall River, MA.


[Assistant] Hey, are you interested in the table I have listed?

[User] Yeah, I saw your ad. It's just... it's a bit more than I can really do. I'm looking for a good game table for the basement, but honestly, I can't go higher than $700.

[Assistant] I get that. I'm hoping to sell the table, though. Tell you what, I've got a chair that goes with it. If I include that, would you be able to do $750?

[User] Hmm, I, I kinda need two chairs, you know? Since it's a game table and all. Maybe if you could throw in two chairs?

[Assistant] That sounds fair. You've got a deal!


[Assistant] Hey there, are you looking at the recliner I've got listed?

[User] Yeah, I, uh, actually am. I'm interested in that power double recliner you've got.

[Assistant] Awesome! It's perfect for two people, and it's super easy to take apart and put back together if you need to move it.

[User] That's cool! So, would you maybe take $200 for it?

[Assistant] How about $215, and I can deliver it to you? What do you think?

[User] Yeah, sure, that works for me! I'll just text you my address and I guess I'll see you tonight?

[Assistant] Sounds good, thanks!


[Assistant] Hey, I've got this awesome car for sale. You interested?

[User] Yeah, uh, I'm actually interested in that CRV you've got listed.

[Assistant] Great! Do you have any questions about it or anything you want to know?

[User] Well, I mean, I am interested, but honestly it's kinda out of my price range. I've been looking at a couple other cars too, and I'm really trying to stay closer to, like, $15,000.

[Assistant] I totally get that, but this one's almost like new and in excellent shape. I can't really go that low. What if we said $21,500?

[User] Uh, yeah, that's still more than I can do. The most I can really spend is, like, $18,475.

[Assistant] Yeah, that's not gonna work for me, either. This car's barely been used, and honestly, I could get more for it somewhere else. My best offer would be $20,000.

[User] No, I'm sorry, I just, I feel like that's pretty unreasonable. That's, what, only about 10% off your original price.

[Assistant] Alright, then. I'll look for another buyer. You're free to pass on the offer.


[User] Hey, so, uh, are you selling that Fitbit Flex and, like, the bands that go with it?

[Assistant] Yeah, I've still got them available!

[User] Awesome. Um, what kind of bands come with it?

[Assistant] It comes with the original black band, a blue one, and a red one.

[User] Oh, nice, so that's three bands. That's pretty good. Uh, would you take forty bucks for it?

[Assistant] The lowest I can go is $50 if you're able to come pick them up and pay in cash.

[User] Wait, your ad didn't say anything about a charger. Do you have one with it?

[Assistant] Yeah, it comes with the charger and the original box, too.

[User] Hmm, okay. So, if I come pick them up, how about forty-five?

[Assistant] Alright, that sounds fair to me.


[User] So, uh, I was thinking maybe $1400 would be a good deal. I mean, I really like the place, but, you know, it just feels a little small.

[Assistant] I get where you're coming from about the size, but honestly, it's in a great community and it's really well maintained. I could go down on the rent a bit, how about $1750?

[User] Yeah, I mean, $1200 is, like, really small for this area, you know? Everyone around here seems to have bigger places, and their rent's about $1750. What if we do $1725 and just make it happen?


[User] Hey, um, could you tell me a bit about that antenna you've got for sale?

[Assistant] Sure thing! It's a really nice indoor antenna, works for both UHF and VHF, plus it's digital and HDTV ready.

[User] Yeah, so, the price is a little high for me. Is there, uh, anything extra you could maybe throw in to make it a better deal?

[Assistant] I totally get that, I'm definitely open to making a deal. How about we meet in the middle at $10?

[User] You know, that actually sounds pretty fair to me.


[User] Hey, so I was just checking out those planter boxes you posted. I saw you had 'em listed at $25, but, uh, would you maybe be open to coming down a bit? I could just swing by and pick 'em up, so you wouldn't have to worry about, you know, driving or anything.

[Assistant] Yeah, I could definitely go a bit lower. What kind of price did you have in mind?

[User] Well, I can stop by tonight with $17, if that's cool. Otherwise, I'm gonna have to wait and hit up the ATM first.

[Assistant] $17 works for me, and you can come by tonight, but I've got a recital for my oldest this evening. If you can make it here in the next 45 minutes, that's perfect, otherwise, we'd have to wait until tomorrow night for pickup.

[User] Alright, I'm gonna throw my shoes on, chug a Red Bull, and, you know, fly over there! I'll see you in a bit!

[Assistant] Haha, sounds good! See you when you get here.


[Assistant] Hey there! What can I help you with today?

[User] Hi, yeah, so I'm really interested in your apartment, and I was just wondering, uh, are any utilities actually included in that price?

[Assistant] Absolutely. For $2,634, you'll get all the usual utilities you'd expect in a home, so that's running water, electricity, heating, and central air.

[User] Okay, so, um, the other thing I wanted to ask, are you guys running any specials right now? Like, I'd even think about signing a longer lease, but honestly, I was really hoping to keep the rent closer to, like, $2,000.

[Assistant] I get where you're coming from, but I really can't go quite that low. This place is pretty luxurious, with a lot of great appliances and amenities ready for you. We've got things like a pool, fitness center, and reserved parking. The lowest I could possibly do is $2,350, but that's if you're able to commit to an extra two-year lease.

[User] Yeah, I can make $2,350 work. Thanks a lot for working with me.


[User] Hey, so, uh, I'm interested in those Samsung Galaxies you posted.

[Assistant] Hi there! I've actually got six Samsung Galaxy S8s listed, how many are you thinking about picking up?

[User] Oh, I, I kinda want all six! But, you know, $650 each is, uh, a bit steep for me. I was thinking maybe $550 would be a fair price?

[Assistant] I get where you're coming from, but just so you know, these are brand new, still in the box with all the original wrapping. They've never been used, and they're Samsung's latest model, just released. I could come down a bit and do $600 each.

[User] Yeah, I mean, I'm still a little worried, you know? I saw in the news that some Samsung phones exploded before, and I, uh, don't really wanna risk losing that much money. Would you maybe do $585 each?

[Assistant] No need to worry about that! Those issues were actually with the Galaxy Note series, and Samsung's put a lot of safeguards in place since then. But sure, I can do $585 each.

[User] Alright, awesome, thanks a lot!


[User] Hey, uh, so I was looking at this Crown K1 Pro amp. You still got it?

[Assistant] Yeah, I do. This one's actually great if you wanna use it as a subwoofer amp. Thinking about picking it up?

[User] Yeah, but, uh, honestly, I can only spend like, $130 tops. Is that anywhere close?

[Assistant] I'm actually asking $275 for it.

[User] Aw, come on, can you do any better than that? Like, what if I said $175?

[Assistant] It's a solid brand, but I'll be straight with you, the amp needs to be re-capped. Because of that, I'd let it go for $225.

[User] Wait, so, is there something wrong with it?

[Assistant] Yeah, so, it doesn't run quite like it should since the cap's missing. But it still works. I paid over a grand for it when it was new.

[User] Oh, uh, with that in mind, I dunno, I could only do like $125.

[Assistant] That's just a bit too low for me. I could drop to $200, though.

[User] Alright, how about $190? And, uh, I can swing by to pick it up at like 7 tonight?

[Assistant] You know what, that's fair. $190 it is.

[User] Awesome, thanks!


[Assistant] Hey! So glad you're interested in the car. It's honestly in fantastic shape.

[User] Oh, I, I really love this car, you know?

[Assistant] Thanks! It's only got 60,000 miles on it. Just passed smog, and all the tags and registration are up to date and totally clean.

[User] That's awesome! Uh, so, 4100's kinda steep for me. I mean, I'm interested, but I'd need to take it to my mechanic first, just to be sure, since it's, you know, it's been around for a while. If you're cool with that, I could do 2200 and, like, I'll just handle anything my mechanic says needs fixing. No questions asked.

[Assistant] No worries at all about having a mechanic check it out! I'm totally fine making the deal depend on that. How about $3500? And I'll refund you everything if your mechanic finds anything wrong.

[User] Oh, believe me, I've got a soft spot for the Yaris... especially this year. When I was younger, there was this girl, eh, never mind, don't wanna bore you with my life story. But we used to go to the park on Saturdays in a car just like this. There's no way I'd let it go once I get it. I'll get under the hood myself to keep it running if I have to. So how about 3000? I can be there before dinner, bring a notary, and be ready to take the keys off your hands. What do you think?

[Assistant] That actually sounds perfect!


[User] Hey, um, I'm interested in your BMX bike. How old is it, exactly?

[Assistant] I actually got it about two years ago. My dad gave it to me for my birthday.

[User] Oh, okay. So, uh, what kind of shape is it in? Like, is it still pretty new or...?

[Assistant] It's pretty much almost new. I only rode it a few times. I just don't really use it anymore since I've got a bad back.

[User] Alright, so, would you maybe take, like, $250 if I just come pick it up myself instead of using Coleman Courier?

[Assistant] Would you be willing to do $275? The back tire's brand new, so I think that's fair.

[User] Yeah, you know what, that sounds good. I'll take it for $275, and I'll just come by and grab it later today.


[Assistant] Hey, are you interested in those tables?

[User] Hey, yeah, I just saw your post. So, wait, are all three of 'em welded together or what?

[Assistant] Nope, they're actually three separate tables. We had 'em made for a party by a friend who's a welder. They're tall, great for outdoor parties, but you could totally use stools if you don't wanna stand the whole time.

[User] Okay, so, uh, I'm like a couple hours away from where you are. Was kinda hoping you could maybe help out with gas? I mean, I sorta know where I wanna put 'em, but not sure if I'm into the colors. Might need to repaint 'em, you know?

[Assistant] Tell you what, I can drop the price to $70, so you could use the extra $5 for gas.

[User] Two hours is definitely more than five bucks for gas, haha. I've gotta bring my truck to haul 'em. How about I just take 'em off your hands for $50?

[Assistant] Best I can do is $65.

[User] Alright, $55 and I'll head over right now.

[Assistant] You've got a deal.