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jmknpk2 · 11-12-2009, 09:59 AM

Also pay attention to the wording of the email that says another team has a better offer. I don't remember the exact words, but there are different versions that give you a clue as to how much more the other team is offering.

For example:
X team offers a decent amount more
X team has a better offer
X team offers a bit more....

Don't be afraid to edge up slowly rather than take big leaps. Usually I can be persistent and just gradually out bid the opponents a little bit at a time...eventually signing the player. Occasionally one will get away. But usually you will get a message like "I'm insulted by that offer" or "You better hike up your offer if you are serious" or the like before he gets away.

Oh, and as far as their asking price, I always begin by bidding less than their asking price and work my way up. After the initial offer though, you might as well ignore their asking price because it doesn't change to reflect the bidding war. Some players have a low asking price but eventually get a lot larger contract. Others will sign for less than they are asking on the first offer.

11-12-2009, 09:59 AM	#6
jmknpk2 All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 982	Also pay attention to the wording of the email that says another team has a better offer. I don't remember the exact words, but there are different versions that give you a clue as to how much more the other team is offering. For example: X team offers a decent amount more X team has a better offer X team offers a bit more.... Don't be afraid to edge up slowly rather than take big leaps. Usually I can be persistent and just gradually out bid the opponents a little bit at a time...eventually signing the player. Occasionally one will get away. But usually you will get a message like "I'm insulted by that offer" or "You better hike up your offer if you are serious" or the like before he gets away. Oh, and as far as their asking price, I always begin by bidding less than their asking price and work my way up. After the initial offer though, you might as well ignore their asking price because it doesn't change to reflect the bidding war. Some players have a low asking price but eventually get a lot larger contract. Others will sign for less than they are asking on the first offer. Last edited by jmknpk2; 11-13-2009 at 08:03 PM.