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BMW E90 · 03-30-2012, 12:19 AM

What is it called when you search for the lowest price on something for someone? I know there's a word for it but can't remember what it is. For example, someone comes to you and wants the lowest price on a Macbook. You charge them $20 fee and search for the best price for them.

I'm thinking "brokerage" or "broker" but can't help but think there's another word for it.

aestheticstorm · 03-30-2012, 12:23 AM

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broker

BMW E90 · 03-30-2012, 12:29 AM

^ I'm not earning a commission from the sale though. I'm just charging a fee to find a price that is right for the customer.

Vanity · 03-30-2012, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BMW E90

^ I'm not earning a commission from the sale though. I'm just charging a fee to find a price that is right for the customer.

Bargain Hunter?

burningchicken · 03-30-2012, 02:16 AM

TJ Maxxinista.

spanner1751 · 03-30-2012, 02:37 AM

finder's fee?

Epacy2 · 03-30-2012, 06:46 AM

gaysauce

Rotorocious · 03-30-2012, 06:59 AM

como se dice..........chingado

3_runner · 03-30-2012, 07:43 AM

...Bird?

bolinp78 · 03-30-2012, 07:47 AM

Tom Emanski's back to back to back AAU national championship teams?

!JGunz_325 · 03-30-2012, 08:42 AM

La pinga

E90SoFlo · 03-30-2012, 08:58 AM

A broker can charge either a percentage or a set fee. Thats what you would be.

You would be charging a "finders fee". Thats what the fee would be.

You = Broker
You charge = Finders fee or commission/compensation

MadDog · 03-30-2012, 09:05 AM

concierge?

bolinp78 · 03-30-2012, 09:13 AM

You've been Fred McGriff'ed?

Epacy2 · 03-30-2012, 09:54 AM

huevos

Hisam135i · 03-30-2012, 02:36 PM

A pimp? Someone who finds the best deals for prostitutes?

8thsin · 03-30-2012, 02:56 PM

Middleman?

Bimmer84 · 03-30-2012, 03:32 PM

Broker would probably be the most accurate. When I was in college, I came up with this idea of selling people's cars online for them, acting as a middle man. Basically, I would scour the newspapers or look for local sales, and offer to sell their car online, mainly through ebay. This was 2002, so back then many people were not using ebay yet. They had nothing to lose, as I paid all the ebay fees to list, so why not.

Basically, my "fee" was $50 if the car sold by me finding them a buyer, plus 25% of sale price over their asking price. I mainly looked for cars that were going way under book that I knew I could sell for more. So if they were getting rid of a car for $2,000, and I found a buyer for 3k, I got 300 bucks. Did this for months and it worked out quite well. Had a buyer/seller contract and everything worked out quite fine every time.

Alpine Whiteboy · 03-30-2012, 04:09 PM

FagBag?

BMW E90 · 03-30-2012, 04:17 PM

Hmm thanks guys!! I thought there was a different word for it because i remember as such. I might be remembering the wrong thing so i'll just go with broker. Thank u!

boymonkey · 03-30-2012, 04:32 PM

Mutually beneficial parasite?

Z3->WRX->335 · 03-30-2012, 05:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alpine Whiteboy

FagBag?

wow you're on a roll today

03-30-2012, 12:19 AM	#1
BMW E90 Major General Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Around the Bay Posts: 7,948 iTrader: (8)	What is the right word? What is it called when you search for the lowest price on something for someone? I know there's a word for it but can't remember what it is. For example, someone comes to you and wants the lowest price on a Macbook. You charge them $20 fee and search for the best price for them. I'm thinking "brokerage" or "broker" but can't help but think there's another word for it.
	Tweet

03-30-2012, 12:23 AM	#2
aestheticstorm Lieutenant Drives: '08 Z4 M Coupé (Sepang Bronze) Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Boise, ID Posts: 548 iTrader: (2)	http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broker __________________ #1765/1815 — 1 of 68 Sepang Bronze / Black Nappa / Madeira Wood 19" Advan RS Dark Gun / Hankook Ventus V12 / H&R Springs / StopTech SS lines / StopTech Street Perf pads / R.E. Diablo / CF Grills / CDV Delete

03-30-2012, 02:37 AM	#6
spanner1751 Lieutenant Drives: 2011 328i M sport sedan Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Hawaii Posts: 404 iTrader: (0)	finder's fee? __________________

03-30-2012, 06:46 AM	#7
Epacy2 Ire of the Regime Drives: BMWs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STL Posts: 1,209 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2008 M3 [0.00]	gaysauce __________________

03-30-2012, 07:47 AM	#10
bolinp78 G35 convertee Drives: 2008 335i (AW) Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 983 iTrader: (1)	Tom Emanski's back to back to back AAU national championship teams? __________________

03-30-2012, 12:29 AM	#3
BMW E90 Major General Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Around the Bay Posts: 7,948 iTrader: (8)	^ I'm not earning a commission from the sale though. I'm just charging a fee to find a price that is right for the customer.

03-30-2012, 02:16 AM	#5
burningchicken Lieutenant Drives: 2007 e90 335i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: noVA, Virginia Tech Posts: 426 iTrader: (5)	TJ Maxxinista.

03-30-2012, 06:59 AM	#8
Rotorocious Major Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,223 iTrader: (3)	como se dice..........chingado

03-30-2012, 07:43 AM	#9
3_runner Private First Class Drives: 328xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: Cape Cod Posts: 185 iTrader: (1)	...Bird?

03-30-2012, 08:42 AM	#11
!JGunz_325 Private Drives: AW 325i Sport Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 72 iTrader: (0)	La pinga

03-30-2012, 08:58 AM	#12
E90SoFlo Banned Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Naples, FL Posts: 2,682 iTrader: (9)	A broker can charge either a percentage or a set fee. Thats what you would be. You would be charging a "finders fee". Thats what the fee would be. You = Broker You charge = Finders fee or commission/compensation

03-30-2012, 09:05 AM	#13
MadDog Careful, I Bite..... Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: S.F. Bay Area Posts: 504 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i [3.75]	concierge?

03-30-2012, 09:13 AM	#14
bolinp78 G35 convertee Drives: 2008 335i (AW) Join Date: May 2008 Location: . Posts: 983 iTrader: (1)	You've been Fred McGriff'ed? __________________

03-30-2012, 09:54 AM	#15
Epacy2 Ire of the Regime Drives: BMWs Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: STL Posts: 1,209 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00] 2008 M3 [0.00]	huevos __________________

03-30-2012, 02:36 PM	#16
Hisam135i Major Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Irvine, CA Posts: 1,100 iTrader: (0)	A pimp? Someone who finds the best deals for prostitutes? __________________ 2008 Monaco Blue 335i \| Terracotta \| Premium \| Auto \| Comfort Access \| Matte-black Grills \| Carbon Fiber Splitters \| 20% Tint \| 1- point E9x Picture Game \| Staggered 19' VMR V701 \| Legal Disclaimer: My posts on this website cannot be held against me in any issues, such as warranty claims. \|

03-30-2012, 02:56 PM	#17
8thsin New Member Drives: 2010 e90 alpine white 328i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: North NJ Posts: 5 iTrader: (0)	Middleman?

03-30-2012, 03:32 PM	#18
Bimmer84 Guardian of the Night Drives: 2010 335i M Sport Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,798 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2010 335i E92 [3.75]	Broker would probably be the most accurate. When I was in college, I came up with this idea of selling people's cars online for them, acting as a middle man. Basically, I would scour the newspapers or look for local sales, and offer to sell their car online, mainly through ebay. This was 2002, so back then many people were not using ebay yet. They had nothing to lose, as I paid all the ebay fees to list, so why not. Basically, my "fee" was $50 if the car sold by me finding them a buyer, plus 25% of sale price over their asking price. I mainly looked for cars that were going way under book that I knew I could sell for more. So if they were getting rid of a car for $2,000, and I found a buyer for 3k, I got 300 bucks. Did this for months and it worked out quite well. Had a buyer/seller contract and everything worked out quite fine every time. __________________ 2010 335i M Sport Coupe -- Black Sapphire Metallic\|Coral Red\|Loaded\|JB4 Stage 3\|BMS DCI\|VRSF DPs\|Camaross 6k AE\|Performance Gloss Black Grilles\|CF Performance Spoiler\|CF Quad Diffuser\|Double Layer Black Chrome Quad Tips\|CF Roundels\|Smoked Reflectors\|Red Cyba Scoops\|193s Painted Lamborghini Metallic Dark Gray

03-30-2012, 04:09 PM	#19
Alpine Whiteboy Jerry's Fault... Drives: 2012 Mazda3 S-GT Hatch Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Queens, N.Y. Posts: 9,255 iTrader: (1)	FagBag? __________________ *BoopieMotorwerks MartinoAutoConcepts**

03-30-2012, 04:17 PM	#20
BMW E90 Major General Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Around the Bay Posts: 7,948 iTrader: (8)	Hmm thanks guys!! I thought there was a different word for it because i remember as such. I might be remembering the wrong thing so i'll just go with broker. Thank u!

03-30-2012, 04:32 PM	#21
boymonkey Lieutenant Drives: slow Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Canada Posts: 537 iTrader: (0)	Mutually beneficial parasite?

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