TASK DEFINITION: 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.
PROBLEM: Buyer: Are you the one selling the Bianchi?
Seller: Yes, it's in excellent condition and was hand-made in Milan, Italy. I just don't need it anymore, hate to let it go.
Buyer: How is the folding mechanism? Does it catch or slip at all?
Seller: No, everything on it is in excellent condition, there aren't any problems with it at all.
Buyer: What about the tires? They look old and might crack.
Seller: Well, they were working fine for me, but it is a vintage bike so I can't guarantee something couldn't become broken.
Buyer: I really like it. What is the least you will accept? I'm a student and don't have a lot of money.
Seller: It's ideal for a student. The least I would take is 250. I think that is a very fair price for both of us.
Buyer:
Seller:

SOLUTION: bike

PROBLEM: Buyer: Hey there, nice bike frame you have there, can you tell me a little about it?
Seller: its a 2014 diamondback R8R, it was an Optum Pro team bike frame that I used for it. Its got great shifters and cranks.
Buyer: Alright Alright Alright, How long have you had it for? I've been meaning to put a bike together and get back on the road
Seller: ive had it for a few years, its still in great condition. Sad to let it go but life moves on and I don't competitively bike anymore. Looking for around $1800 for it, can you offer somewhat near that?
Buyer: Ah yeah. Share the same passions as you man, I'm happy to give you 1600 for it. I feel for you that you gotta sell it.
Seller: that works man. thanks a lot!
Seller:
Buyer:

SOLUTION: bike

PROBLEM: Buyer: Hello, beautiful table, I'm interested in buying it. Can you tell me what you mean by "it has a rough character?"
Seller: It just means that it is handmade and so that light still shines through the joints. The table is in amazing condition and is a handmade piece.
Buyer: It's a little small for what you're asking and there's no warranty on it, would you be willing to take $270 for the table?
Seller: The price is firm, I have a little wiggle room, but I couldn't go that low. It is well priced for being a handmade piece.
Buyer: Well I understand that, but I'm comparing it to several others that I'm considering and it's significantly more expensive. How about if I come pick it up, would you let it go for $350?
Seller: You picking it up is necessary and I would split the difference with you at $400.
Buyer: Hmm that's just really out of my budget, what if it breaks within the first week? I feel very uncomfortable about no warranty with this table.
Seller: If you pay $400 and pick it up today I will give it a 6 month warranty.
Buyer: Okay, will you put that in writing when I pick it up?
Seller: Sure!
Seller:
Buyer: Okay! I'm on my way!
Buyer:

SOLUTION:
furniture