Lowball offer calculator.
Enter what the item really resells for and the return you want. You'll get your walk-away price, an opening offer with room to meet a counter, and a message ready to copy.
How it works
- Net from resale = resale price − selling fees − shipping, fixed fees, and travel.
- Ceiling for an ROI target = net ÷ (1 + ROI) − repairs. For a dollar target = net − profit − repairs.
- Opening offer = ceiling minus your negotiating room, rounded down to a clean number.
Never let a counter push you above the ceiling. That's the point of working it out first. Our guide on how to lowball on Marketplace covers wording and counters.
Let Pounce send the offer
Pounce's Auto-lowball applies the same logic to every eligible listing on the searches you choose. You set a lowball ROI target (or a target price on manual searches) and Pounce treats it as a hard limit. It opens below that limit, negotiates for up to three replies, and flags accepted offers and workable counters for you. How Auto-lowball works.
Common questions
How much lower than asking should I offer?
Base it on your numbers, not a fixed percentage. Your ceiling is what still leaves your target profit after selling costs. Open somewhat below that ceiling so you can meet a counter and still land under it.
What if my ceiling is above the asking price?
Then it's already a deal at asking. Offering asking price (or close to it) with a quick pickup usually beats haggling on a listing other buyers are also messaging.
What if the asking price is far above my ceiling?
Most sellers won't come down 40% or more. You can still send a polite offer, but expect a no. Pounce's Auto-lowball only targets listings priced up to 33% above your buy target for this reason.