Bargain Hunting on Leboncoin
Message a seller, haggle politely, meet up and walk away with a second-hand bargain.
Leboncoin is France's go-to site for buying and selling used things, from sofas to cameras; Vinted is the big one for clothes. You chat through the app's messaging, then either meet for a « remise en main propre » (hand-over in person, usually paid in cash or by instant transfer) or use Leboncoin's paiement sécurisé with delivery to a parcel relay point. Strangers usually say vous to each other, and a bit of haggling is normal but lowballing is frowned upon.
- 1
Bonjour, c'est toujours disponible ?
Hello, is it still available?
- 2
Le prix est négociable ?
Is the price negotiable?
- 3
Vous me le laisseriez à 60 € ?
Would you let it go for 60 euros?
- 4
Il est dans quel état ?
What condition is it in?
- 5
Il y a des rayures ?
Has it got any scratches?
- 6
Vous pourriez m'envoyer quelques photos de plus ?
Could you send me a few more photos?
- 7
Je peux passer le voir avant d'acheter ?
Can I come by and see it before I buy?
- 8
On peut faire une remise en main propre ?
Can we do a hand-over in person?
- 9
On se retrouve où ?
Where shall we meet?
- 10
Le chargeur est fourni ?
Does it come with the charger?
- 11
Vous avez encore la facture ?
Have you still got the receipt?
- 12
Je peux l'essayer ?
Can I try it out?
- 13
C'est un peu au-dessus de mon budget.
It's a bit over my budget.
- 14
On coupe la poire en deux : 70 € ?
Let's meet halfway: 70 euros?
- 15
Marché conclu !
Deal!
- 16
Vous pouvez me le réserver jusqu'à demain ?
Could you hold it for me until tomorrow?
- 17
Désolé, il est déjà parti.
Sorry, it's already gone.
- 18
Il est comme neuf, je m'en suis presque pas servi.
It's as good as new, I've hardly used it.
- 19
Je peux vous payer en espèces ?
Can I pay you in cash?
- 20
Vous acceptez le paiement sécurisé ?
Do you accept the secure payment on the app?
Tip: The site holds the money until you confirm the item arrived.