Redditor Tries To Sell PS3, Buyer Demands $20 Discount For 20-Minute Response Time And $10 For Joking— It Doesn't Work

A Redditor tried to sell a PS3, and it turned into a whole negotiation saga over something as dumb as response time. OP posted the listing, and the buyer kept coming back with demands, not offers, like the console itself was running a customer service clock.

The buyer wanted a $20 discount because OP did not respond fast enough, then added another $10 because OP’s “joking” allegedly counted as a separate issue. People in the comments had a field day, arguing whether it was real, riffing on the buyer’s logic, and basically treating the whole thing like a comedy sketch where the PS3 was just the prop.

In the end, this buyer’s math did not land in any dimension where a PS3 is worth that much less.

This is OP's full post where he shares the screenshots of the situation and notes that the person kept trying to bargain.

u/GoldenTinus

People quickly took to the comments with lots of humor when discussing the situation, ultimately playing off what the buyer was saying.

Rookbane

Clearly, the PS3 might be worth more than that in another dimension, but not in this one.

Asura707

OP’s PS3 sale post looked normal until the buyer started treating “how quickly you reply” like it’s a line item on the price tag.

The Complexities of Online Selling

The dynamics of online selling can often lead to misunderstandings between buyers and sellers.

In this scenario, the buyer's demand for a discount based on response time reflects a misunderstanding of the negotiation process and what constitutes fair communication.

Both buyers and sellers should strive for transparency in their expectations and communication to foster a more positive selling experience.

This sounds about right because we don't want to encounter people like this trying to rip us off or lower our prices.

CakeAccomplice12

Many people in the comments weren't even sure if this was real or not, just because the way they were talking didn't sound like a genuine conversation.

heyfeefellskee

People were quite funny in the comments, and we had to share some of our favorites because they were pretty adventurous with their wording.

falcon_inc

Things got messy when the buyer tacked on a second discount for “joking,” even though OP was just dealing with the conversation.

It’s kind of like charging a struggling friend for a favor, then refusing to budge on the price.

Studies show that the psychological factors influencing buyers can significantly affect their purchasing behavior.

People really do think that they don't have other things to do, but it's also important to recognize that the person was just eager to buy, I guess.

frogirl1993

This would have been the best response, but again, some people don't even think that this was real anyway.

Martino8VitCon8

Yeah, because this definitely didn't make sense; we're not sure why they even tried to use that as an excuse.

witchdreams

Meanwhile, the comments turned the screenshots into a joke festival, with people replaying the $20 and $10 demands like they were punchlines.

Negotiation is a complex process that involves understanding both parties' expectations.

Yeah, seriously, because people must report others all the time for ridiculous reasons like this one.

zorro1701e

By the time everyone was debating whether the whole exchange was real, the buyer’s excuse train had already left the station.

This is a pretty funny post, as most people really just took the humor and ran with it in the comments. Many people had a lot to say, and some were even skeptical that this was a true story or conversation that happened.

What do you think about this conversation that OP had?

Behavioral economists emphasize the role of perceived fairness in negotiations.

This Reddit post highlights the often tumultuous nature of online selling, where miscommunication and unrealistic expectations can lead to frustrating exchanges. The buyer's demand for a discount based on a 20-minute response time and an additional fee for humor exemplifies a growing sense of entitlement that many sellers encounter.

In navigating these interactions, both buyers and sellers would benefit from fostering transparency and empathy. By doing so, they can create a more positive atmosphere that could mitigate the frustrations seen in this case, ultimately enhancing their overall experience in the often chaotic marketplace of online transactions.

The PS3 might be worth something in another universe, but this buyer tried to price it like it came with a time penalty.

That’s wild too, see why a friend loaned $500 for a concert, then bought a gaming console.