Abstract: A system and method for negotiating over a network, comprises a selector for selecting a random length of time for negotiation; a receiving component, operably connected to said selector, for receiving an offer to purchase over a network; and a purchase fulfillment component, operably connected to said receiving component, wherein said purchase fulfillment component completes a purchase if said offer to purchase over a network matches or exceeds a threshold criterion and/or the elapsed amount of time for negotiation does not exceed said random length of time. A maximum negotiation iteration approach may be used to allow up to a predetermined number of negotiation proposals. A maximum negotiation time frame approach may be used to allow up to a predetermined period of elapsed time for negotiation proposals. The maximum negotiation iteration approach and the maximum negotiation time frame approach may be used together or with a variety of negotiation approaches.