Accept Offer
1990s Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Satin
Early 2000s English Other Quilts and Blankets
Damask
Late 20th Century Italian Other Quilts and Blankets
Cotton, Satin
Late 20th Century Italian Other Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Mid-20th Century Chinese Other Models and Miniatures
Bakelite
Late 20th Century English Other Pillows and Throws
Cotton
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Polyester
2010s English Other Pillows and Throws
Velvet
Late 20th Century Italian Other Quilts and Blankets
Cotton
Late 20th Century English Other Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Early 20th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century French Other Pillows and Throws
Linen
Late 20th Century French Other Pillows and Throws
Cotton
Late 20th Century Dutch Other Curtains and Valances
Cotton
2010s English Other Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Late 20th Century Italian Other Curtains and Valances
Acrylic
Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Ceramic
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Ceramics
Celadon
Antique Mid-18th Century Chinese Other Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary French Other Curtains and Valances
Cotton
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Asian Other Ceramics
Terracotta
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Ceramics
Ceramic
Early 20th Century Japanese Other Ceramics
Ceramic
21st Century and Contemporary Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Diamond, Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Other Ceramics
Porcelain
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Dangle Earrings
Emerald, Tanzanite, Gold, 18k Gold, White Gold
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Han Antiquities
Terracotta
20th Century Band Rings
Diamond, Ruby, 18k Gold
Vintage 1930s British Other Serving Pieces
Brass
Mid-20th Century English Hollywood Regency Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Brass
Early 20th Century Spanish Brutalist Candlesticks
Wrought Iron, Gold Leaf
20th Century Italian Other Wall Mirrors
Ceramic
Mid-20th Century Floor Lamps
Steel, Chrome
20th Century Italian Medieval Bookends
Alabaster
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Iron, Gold Leaf
Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1940s French Louis XVI Wall Lights and Sconces
Brass
Vintage 1930s Italian Art Deco Table Lamps
Marble
Early 2000s Italian Modern Lever-Back Earrings
White Diamond, Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Mid-20th Century French Chandeliers and Pendants
Bronze
2010s Abstract Abstract Prints
Lithograph
1940s Realist More Prints
Lithograph
1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Drawings and Watercolors
Ink
Mid-20th Century French Hollywood Regency Console Tables
Iron, Gold Leaf
2010s Brazilian Modern Armchairs
Metal
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
21st Century and Contemporary Italian High Heels
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Fabric, Oak
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Dining Room Tables
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Chairs
Metal
2010s Brazilian Modern Tables
Metal
1740s Old Masters Portrait Paintings
Canvas, Oil
1970s Pop Art Portrait Photography
Polaroid
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Teak
Antique 1860s French Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Carrara Marble
2010s Italian Clutches
Antique Late 19th Century Caucasian Archaistic Caucasian Rugs
Wool
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
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- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 15, 2023
Sellers should accept the first offer in a negotiation as long as it’s an acceptable one.
You should start by pricing your piece to sell from the beginning. This will increase the number of interested customers engaging with your merchandise. Then, if the first offer you receive is acceptable, you should absolutely accept it! No one likes a long back-and-forth negotiation, and our data shows that the likelihood of a sale closing diminishes with each exchange.
There are certain steps to take in order to help ensure that negotiations go smoothly when it comes to engaging interested buyers on e-commerce marketplaces such as 1stDibs.
If that first offer is outside of your acceptable range, you should still respond. Reply promptly and professionally to all potential buyer inquiries. Due to the uniqueness and high value of most of the pieces on 1stDibs, buyers typically inquire about similar or complementary pieces from multiple sellers. It is helpful to be the first to respond and make the buyer feel confident purchasing your piece even if the first offer falls outside of your acceptable range. Provide the buyer with the details of your piece to help convey its value and respond with your absolute best counteroffer. If there is a large gap, switch tactics and recommend a similar piece in your collection that better fits their budget.
By bringing together some of the world’s best sellers and galleries from over 50 countries specializing in furniture, art, fine jewelry and fashion, 1stDibs offers a unique collection of inventory for buyers seeking the most beautiful things on earth. As a seller, you’ll reach millions of discerning collectors, sophisticated customers and top interior designers around the world.