They had a watch up for sale at £5100.

They had a 'make offer button' scenario in place on the listing.
I offered £4600. They told me that they "couldn't go less than £5000" because "it has had £600 spent on it preparing it for sale." In effect, telling me they can only sell it for £100 less.

It's up for sale today on having a curious nosey.. reduced to £4335. £765 below the original £5.1k.

However... there was a part exchange involved. They had told me already my part-ex value, basing that on the full £5100. And invited me to make an offer (so I could both part-ex AND make an offer). So I offered the £4600.

Was I being played because of the part-ex, to in effect give me less for my part ex watch?

A bit odd rejecting £4600 'all in' and then selling for £4335.


I am just curious to work out how it all works. Happy I didn't accept the £5000 however, either way.