2007-01-26 14:36:27 · 15 answers · asked by bahhumbug07 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
Making an low offer to buy something. In sales negotiations, the buyer often makes a really low first offer in the attempt to make the seller lower his asking price to a median average or anticipating that the seller needs to sell quickly and will take a loss on the sale.
2007-01-26 14:40:22 · answer #1 · answered by White Stallion 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I only know the answer concerning the card game poker.In a friendly not professional ,game the dealer can call for low ball to be his choice,and only low numbers used as a poker hand can be draw or stud.A straight cannot win. also research says low ball in an endeavor means a deliberate low estimate.The meaning does originate from poker.
2007-01-26 14:58:17 · answer #2 · answered by Gloryana 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means to give a bid lower than what would be expected. To try to get it from the person for a low price.
2007-01-26 14:39:29 · answer #3 · answered by marklemoore 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In advertising, it means to offer a price that seems low just to get the customer in the store.
2007-01-26 14:38:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
if referring to a 'low ball' offer on an item for sale then it means to offer an extremely low offer in hopes the seller will accept it.
2007-01-26 14:39:47 · answer #5 · answered by JBEW 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
In the antique business, it means to hit someone with a real low offer when buying merchandise.
2007-01-26 14:39:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A salesman will 'lowball' a customer he hopes to create a relationship with in order to get his foot in the door.. after a while he'll raise his prices to a level where he can make decent profit.
2007-01-27 08:03:12 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are trying to sell your house for $150,000 and I offer you 75,000 you would say I made a "Low Ball" offer.
2007-01-26 14:46:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
its like if you are selling your house and the real eastate agent gives you the lowest selling price possible just to get you to sell without putting out the buyer and they can get their cut while you are the one , being desperate for money,getting low- balled. i hope that helps.
2007-01-26 14:41:29 · answer #9 · answered by rockstar_livin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Usually it refers to selling something for the absolute lowest price you can sell it for and not lose any money in the deal. i.e. the bottom line.
2007-01-26 14:39:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋