instruction:
Given a text passage as input comprising of dialogue of negotiations between a seller and a buyer about the sale of an item, your task is to classify the item being sold into exactly one of these categories: 'housing', 'furniture', 'bike', 'phone', 'car', 'electronics'. The output should be the name of the category from the stated options and there should be exactly one category for the given text passage.
question:
Buyer: hello .. how many miles are on this car?
Seller: 88,000
Buyer: Haas it been driven in winter where roads are salted?
Seller: Yes, however, it's been kept in a garage.
Buyer: how much tread on tires?
Seller: The tires have just been changed and are at 9 each. The car is a beauty and well taken care of.
Buyer: What recent repais have been made?
Seller: I just had all the tune ups done, I've performed all the factory maintenance that is recommended, and oil changes regularly. Brakes have been replaced too as well. Would you be interested for $4900
Buyer: Ummm ...that's a bit higher than what I would offer. Where is it located?
Seller: I can drive it anywhere, no problem. Just let me know. How about 4750?
Buyer: I was thinking more like 3900, or would go 4000.
Seller: $4000 would be great! Are you interested?
Buyer: I'm interested, and offer is contingent on inspection by my friend who is a mechanic.
Seller: Sure, thanks!
Buyer: I'm in W. Michigan. Can you bring it over this afternoon?
Seller: no prob
Buyer:
Seller:

answer:
car

question:
Buyer: Hi I am interested in the bike
Seller: Yes the bike is available. It is gently used and in great condition. What questions do you have?
Buyer: do you think it be suitable for a 6'1'' person?
Seller: Absolutely. I am 5'10" and there is room to grow
Buyer: nice, and hwo old is this bike?
Seller: 3 years old. barely used
Buyer: sorry about the how typo.. would you be willing to work with me on the price?
Seller: I have a little wiggle room. What are you willing to pay?
Buyer: $2300 would be a great price point for me.
Seller: I don't think I can go that low. The bike still has 2 years full warranty left on it. I could probably do $2500 if you picked it up
Buyer: I could do 2500 but only if you include the pedals.
Seller: Yes, it includes a spare set of pedals. You have a deal
Seller:
Buyer:

answer:
bike

question:
Buyer: Hello!
Seller: hello
Buyer: How are you?
Seller: good how are you. Are you interested in the ottoman?
Buyer: I'm great. And yes I am, if you could tell me more about it
Seller: It was barely used and in very good condition. The fabric is very thick and great quality. It is not being used at the moment
Buyer: Really? That's great to hear. Could I pick it up today if I pay cash?
Seller: Yes it is available for pick up today. Price is $150.
Buyer: I would like to pay $110, please
Seller: I don't think I can go that low on it. It was originally purchased for $250 and has barely been used.
Buyer: Really? That's good to hear, but it is still second hand. $130?
Seller: I would be happy with $135 if that works for you.
Buyer: Ah that would be acceptable. Can I pick it up now?
Seller: Yes! Thank you
Seller:
Buyer:

answer:
furniture