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: Seller: Hello, I am selling a Specialized M2 Stump Jumper in excellent condition, barely used. I see that you are interested.
Buyer: I am very interested in the bike. I am looking to purchase my son a bike for him to use this summer. How old is the bike?
Seller: The bike is 22 years old, but it has been kept in storage.
Buyer: Why are you now selling it?
Seller: We're expecting a new baby on the way, and we will need to get many new things to prepare.
Buyer: Well, I don't know that I can afford the asking price. Are you willing to go down to $200? I would be able to come by and pick it up or meet you at an agreed upon location to get the bike.
Seller: It is in excellent condition. $275 is about as low as I can go. Even today a compareable bicycle will run you over $1000 dollars.
Buyer: I completely understand and agree. Unfortunately, I have a limited budget for his birthday gift. I have been working for about three weeks to locate a great bike in an affordable price range, and it has been tough. I have cash and could do $250
Seller: $250 sounds reasonable. $250 then?
Buyer: Sounds good. I am submitting the offer right now.
Buyer:
Seller:

SOLUTION: bike

PROBLEM: Buyer: Hello, I assume the boombox is still for sale and fully functional?
Seller: Yes, it's a great boombox. No missing parts. I've tested it and it all works. You would be welcome to test it before you purchase it. I'm asking $75
Buyer: I understand however I am a collector and I was wondering if this piece came with the original box and manual?
Seller: No, I don't have those. It does have a graphic equalizer. This would be for your listening enjoyment.
Buyer: I see.
Seller: Or I would be welling to make a trade for old mens wind up, automatic, kenetic, solar, eco drive watches, etc.
Buyer: I've been in the market for similar item with the original box down to the original receipt for $80. Would it be possible to come down on the price $75 is a bit much

SOLUTION: electronics

PROBLEM: Buyer: hi
Seller: hello. Are you interested in the table for sale?
Buyer: Yes, can you tell me , is your home smoke free?
Seller: yes it is. I do , however have pets.
Buyer: they never peed on it or anything, right?
Seller: No they have not. There is a small broken corner but you cannot tell when it is against the wall
Buyer: Do you think you would be willing to bring down the price since it is somewhat damaged?
Seller: Maybe a little, however It is fairly new so I would like to get close to what i paid for
Buyer: well a used product can rarely fetch the price paid, I was thinking $59 and I can come pick it up myself.
Seller: I would consider $75
Buyer: I feel that is too much since it is damaged already and have to try to repaint and repair it.
Seller: The paint is very fresh and does not need a new coat. The price I paid last year was $300 so you are getting it for less than 1/3
Buyer: I need to paint it if there is a chip, either I can do 60 cash and come get it, or I will have to pass.
Seller: Okay we can do that.
Buyer:
Seller:

SOLUTION:
furniture