Unit 10 - scene 1 - bargain for a lower price

Summary

In this humorous interaction, Bob attempts to sell his high-end digital camera to someone for $250, but after some negotiation, the price drops to $223. A back-and-forth bargaining ensues, with Bob refusing to go lower, while the buyer tries to get an even better deal. Eventually, they settle on the price of $223, with both parties getting what they want. The dialogue highlights the art of negotiation, showcasing different bargaining styles and a bit of playful competition.

Takeaways

• 😀 Bob is selling a high-quality digital camera to the speaker.
• 😀 Bob is selling the camera because Cheryl gave him another one for his birthday.
• 😀 The initial asking price for the camera is $250.
• 😀 The speaker tries to negotiate the price down to $200.
• 😀 Bob rejects the $200 offer, stating that he needs at least $245.
• 😀 The speaker offers $210, but Bob still rejects it, suggesting the speaker could go to an ATM.
• 😀 Bob finally agrees to a price of $230 but will not go lower.
• 😀 The speaker criticizes Bob's bargaining skills and points out that he almost bought the camera for $300 the day before.
• 😀 The speaker insists that Bob doesn’t know how to bargain effectively.
• 😀 After further negotiation, Bob accepts a final offer of $223, which both parties agree on.
• 😀 The speaker will retrieve money from an ATM to complete the transaction, feeling victorious in the bargaining process.

Q & A

Why is Bob selling the digital camera?

Bob is selling the digital camera because Cheryl gave him another one for his birthday, and he now has two cameras.

How much is Bob initially asking for the camera?

Bob is initially asking for $250 for the digital camera.

What price does Paul offer Bob for the camera?

Paul offers Bob $200 for the camera.

What is Bob's response to Paul's $200 offer?

Bob rejects the offer of $200 and says he needs at least $245 for the camera.

What is the lowest price Bob is willing to accept?

Bob is willing to go as low as $230 for the camera.

What does Paul do after Bob's offer of $230?

Paul offers $210, but Bob rejects it and decides to sell the camera to someone else.

How does Bob feel about Paul's bargaining skills?

Bob believes Paul does not know how to bargain and points out that Paul could have bought the camera for $230 but missed the opportunity.

What is the final agreed price for the camera?

The final agreed price is $223, after both parties negotiate back and forth.

How does Paul manage to get the camera for $223?

Paul offers Bob $223, with Bob accepting the price, and Paul offers to get some money from the ATM to complete the purchase.

What is the significance of the interaction between Bob and Paul regarding bargaining?

The interaction highlights the playful nature of bargaining and the back-and-forth negotiation process, with both characters trying to outsmart each other while keeping the mood light.