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Reaching a Compromise/Final Price

After a back-and-forth negotiation, both the buyer and seller agree on a final price that satisfies both parties.

Dialogue

Listen and follow along with the conversation

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Seller (Male)
Alright, my best offer for both the vase and the painting is 350. That's a really good deal.
2
Buyer (Female)
Hmm, 350... I was hoping for something closer to 300, especially since I'm buying two items.
3
Seller (Male)
I understand, but these are unique pieces. How about we meet in the middle? 330, and I'll include a small decorative stand for the vase.
4
Buyer (Female)
A decorative stand? That's an interesting offer. But 330 is still a bit high for my budget, honestly. What if we say 320 for everything, including the stand?
5
Seller (Male)
320... you're pushing me hard! These pieces are worth more than that. But I appreciate your business. Let's make it 325, and that's my final, final offer. No more haggling.
6
Buyer (Female)
Okay, 325, with the stand. That sounds fair enough. You've got a deal. I'm happy with that.
7
Seller (Male)
Excellent! I knew we could find a price that worked for both of us. How would you like to pay?

Vocabulary

Essential words and phrases from the dialogue

offer

A proposed price or suggestion in a negotiation, like 'best offer' meaning the lowest price the seller can give.

deal

An agreement to buy or sell at a certain price; 'good deal' means it's a fair or cheap price worth taking.

unique

One of a kind or special, not common; used here to explain why items cost more.

meet in the middle

An idiom meaning to compromise by choosing a price halfway between what each person wants.

budget

The amount of money you can spend; say 'it's high for my budget' if it's too expensive for you.

haggling

The activity of bargaining or negotiating prices back and forth in shopping.

final offer

The last price a seller will accept, meaning no more changes or lower prices.

Key Sentences

Important phrases to remember and practice

Alright, my best offer for both the vase and the painting is 350. That's a really good deal.

This introduces the seller's lowest price and persuades the buyer it's fair. Useful for sellers to end a negotiation round; 'best offer' shows it's the minimum.

I was hoping for something closer to 300, especially since I'm buying two items.

Expresses the buyer's desired lower price politely. 'Hoping for' softens the request; 'closer to' means nearer to a number. Use this to counter without being rude.

How about we meet in the middle? 330, and I'll include a small decorative stand for the vase.

Suggests a compromise with an added bonus. 'How about' asks for agreement; 'meet in the middle' is an idiom for splitting the difference. Great for suggesting fair middle ground.

What if we say 320 for everything, including the stand?

Proposes a specific counter-price including extras. 'What if' introduces a suggestion hypothetically. Use this to negotiate further while acknowledging the offer.

Let's make it 325, and that's my final, final offer. No more haggling.

Signals the end of negotiation with emphasis. 'Let's make it' agrees to a price; repeating 'final' stresses no more changes. Use to close the deal firmly.

Okay, 325, with the stand. That sounds fair enough. You've got a deal.

Accepts the price and agrees to buy. 'You've got a deal' is an idiomatic way to say yes to the agreement. Useful for buyers to confirm happily.

Excellent! I knew we could find a price that worked for both of us.

Celebrates the agreement positively. 'Worked for both of us' means it's satisfactory to everyone. Use after compromise to build good relations.