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I always list my prices as FIRM. It saves a lot of hassle. I'll list on the high side and drop the price $20 after a couple of weeks. If someone calls offering less, I tell them to keep an eye on the ad and if the item hasn't sold in a couple of weeks I'll lower the price. Low ballers are done at that point. Serious buyers come out and buy.

My favorites are the ones who show up at my house after reading "FIRM" and then offer less. "Sorry you spent 45 minutes of your day to drive all the way here and missed that part of the ad, but I really meant firm." They always buy at the posted price.

And, yes, prices should be such that folks can pay with $20 bills if possible.
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