How do I negotiate a used car price fairly?
To negotiate a used car price fairly, both buyer and seller should privately set a target and a reserve (the buyer's maximum, the seller's minimum), then meet in the overlap. Even does this for you: each side tells it the target and the private reserve, Even never reveals either number, proposes a price inside the overlap, flags missing details like inspection and payment method, and produces a clean sale agreement. A resolution costs $10.
The fair-price principle
A fair price lives in the zone between the most a buyer will pay and the least a seller will take. The problem is neither side wants to reveal their number first. A neutral mediator that holds both numbers privately solves exactly that.
Don't forget the terms
Price is only half a deal. Payment method, timing, inspection, who handles transfer paperwork, and what happens if something's wrong all matter. Even prompts for these so the agreement is complete, not just a number.