Use eBay’s Best Offer feature to engage with potential buyers

Marketplaces

Engage with buyers by offering a chance to negotiate prices on eBay. It’s easy to use and cost-effective, but it might not work for high-demand items. It provides a personalized shopping experience.

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Quick Facts

Channel

Marketplaces

Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Estimated Cost

Medium

Time to Impact

Short (Weeks)

Pros

  • Increases buyer engagement by allowing them to negotiate prices.
  • Cost-effective because there are no additional fees for using the Best Offer feature.
  • Builds customer trust since buyers feel more in control of the transaction.
  • Encourages return customers by providing a personalized shopping experience.
  • Flexible pricing strategy that can help move inventory quickly.
  • Great for slow-moving items as it can attract bargain hunters.
  • No need for additional marketing assets; it’s integrated into eBay’s platform.

Cons

  • Not suitable for high-demand items where price negotiations are unnecessary.
  • Potential for lowball offers that may be frustrating for sellers.
  • Can lead to prolonged negotiations affecting sales speed.
  • May require constant monitoring to respond to offers in a timely manner.
  • Best Offer acceptance might lower overall selling price.
  • Some buyers might abuse the feature to repeatedly make low offers.
  • Limited to eBay platform, restricting reach to other marketplaces.