well i think a private seller will more likely know the value of the item and how much it can go for. If it is in an LFS they probably won't have an exact idea of what it's worth. Don't get me wrong there are some LFS that know their stuff, but that number is very small. So IMO it would be easier to talk them into possibly trading it for something or trading it for something of lesser value, or possibly telling them that their price is to high and working down. So an LFS would be more likely to not get the full value of the fish during the transaction, and a private seller would most likely get full value for it give or take a little bit.
Price for a 14" PLATINUM endli????
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Ok.....thank you for the negotiation tips, but going back to the original question, in general or on average, what is the going rate for a 14" platinum endli wether being sold privately or an lfs in southern california? And trust me if this was being sold by an lfs that did not know what they had and i could get away by saying "thats a washed out endli", i would have snatched it in a heart beat and thread title would be "my new 14" platinum endli!!"
It's hard to price a fish that you don't see often, but $200-$400 is good estimate. He's just off by one "zero" lol. A fish that size won't be 8 yearsold. It's probably came from the last group that Rich imported 5 years ago, or came in at the same time or later. If you like it for its price, go for it Frank. If not, I'm listening 
Text or PM works for me Frank 
Text or PM works for me Frank
Believe me, if a LFS has this one, they must know their fish and you won't get away by saying "that's a washed out edli!" I heard a couple of years ago that one LFS in LA had one and the price was $5k. I didn't see the fish or price, only heard though
I've only seen one for sale...ever. I believe asking price was close to $2000 but heard it sold for $1200.
It's hard to price a fish that you don't see often, but $200-$400 is good estimate. He's just off by one "zero" lol. A fish that size won't be 8 yearsold. It's probably came from the last group that Rich imported 5 years ago, or came in at the same time or later. If you like it for its price, go for it Frank. If not, I'm listening
Rich as in IA? God I miss Infinite though my wallet doesn't as I swear I was buying fish from him on an almost monthly basis, it was like I was addicted to his awesome stock and prices.
It's hard to price a fish that you don't see often, but $200-$400 is good estimate. He's just off by one "zero" lol. A fish that size won't be 8 yearsold. It's probably came from the last group that Rich imported 5 years ago, or came in at the same time or later. If you like it for its price, go for it Frank. If not, I'm listening
I guess depending were you put that zero, makes a big difference. ....oh and i don't have your number and i don't know how to pm!!
I figures and that's why I PM you lol. Now all you do is don't delete my pm and just click reply lolI guess depending were you put that zero, makes a big difference. ....oh and i don't have your number and i don't know how to pm!!
You're right! It depends on where you put the zero. The difference will be either folks here will see Frank's New Platinum Endli thread or another bucket in my Death Row thread
