Source: https://pounce.gg/lowball-offer-calculator

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# 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.

By Pounce · Updated October 5, 2026

Your ceiling (walk-away price) **–**

Suggested opening offer **–**

Below asking **–**

Verdict **–**

Message to send

## 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](https://pounce.gg/how-to-lowball-on-facebook-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.](https://pounce.gg/auto-message-negotiation)

## 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.

## See how Pounce fits your setup.

The homepage brings the workflow, screenshots, and plans together. Access opens through the private-beta waitlist.

[Join the waitlist](https://pounce.gg/#waitlist) [Compare plans](https://pounce.gg/#pricing)