People Who Tried to Bargain with Sellers but Ended Up Embarrassing Themselves and Failing Miserably

Online selling can turn into a comedy of bad manners fast, especially when buyers think a low offer is the same thing as a winning strategy. A simple listing can suddenly become a test of patience, with strangers pushing, pleading, and acting shocked when the answer is no.

That is exactly what happens in these screenshots, where sellers deal with bargain hunters who seem convinced that persistence, guilt, or sheer audacity will get them a deal. Instead, they end up exposing themselves as terrible negotiators and making the whole exchange awkward for everyone involved.

Some of these messages are so bold they are hard to believe. Read on.

1. "'Friendly' neighbor tries to bargain for my TV but is simply left with an unanswered message after being plain disrespectful and a choosing beggar."

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That opening message already sets the tone.

2. "You drive a hard bargain"

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3. "Thelma, master negotiator"

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This one only gets more awkward from there.

4. "CB reveals their 'methods' when I refuse their low-ball offer after multiple discounts."

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5. That's where she belongs for trying to pull this off.

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6. "Textbook Bargaining in Action"

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Some people really think pressure will change the answer.

7. "I missed out on some serious cash :("

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8. "This guy cracks me up lol"

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9. "So I was selling 32GB of RAM and asking $150 (Canada) and got this gem"

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That offer did not exactly inspire confidence.

This also feels like the neighbor who guilt-tripped someone into pet sitting, then hit a wall when they said no.

10. "Send it to me for free, you wimp"

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11. This person received a $100 discount but still tried to get more.

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12. "My cousin was selling a piano and just sent me this"

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13. "Lady wants a barely used computer for $25"

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At this point, the seller is probably done negotiating.

14. "I'm trying to sell my Ford truck. As you can see, it did not go well."

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15. "A neighbor keeps asking for more, with better name blurring!"

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16. "Influencer asks a rescue group for dogs for a free puppy of their choice in exchange for exposure on Instagram"

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17. "I teach swimming to kids for free even though I was offered money. A 'mombie' demands that I teach her son exclusively and that I give her the money offered, as I don't need it."

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18. "I was giving away a free dishwasher on Craigslist and caught one in the wild!"

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19. "I tried to give away two harnesses that no longer fit my dog. It did not go well"

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20. How can anyone think this makes sense? Jesus Christ...

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21. "My buddy is a tattoo artist. He’s also my personal hero."

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People will try anything because there's always a chance it could work. Some individuals might have accepted the offers above, and people love taking advantage of others' kindness.

At least they provide us with entertaining content we can all enjoy. If you're not done chuckling at people with audacity, you'll get a kick out of this: 35 Choosing Beggars That Are So Entitled That They'll Make You Want to Call the Manager

May this kind of entitlement stay far away from your inbox.

For more awkward marketplace moments, see what people found that was hard to explain on the weirdest listings ever.