low-ball

tr.v. Slang, -balled, or -balled, -bal·ling, or -bal·ling, -balls, or -balls.
To underestimate or understate (a cost) deliberately: "He often took illegal cash payments from developers in return for . . . low-balling the cost of construction and renovation work" (Boston Globe).

[From the card game of the same name.]

low-ball low'-ball adj.

A slang term for an offer that is significantly below the fair value of an asset or group of assets.

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This tactic is often used when a potential seller is in desperation and may need to liquidate assets quickly. For example, if someone were to offer $2500 for an $8000 asset, this would likely be considered a low-ball offer.

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The verb has one meaning:

Meaning #1: make a deliberately low estimate
  Synonym: underestimate

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