What's with the buyers these days??

Essential, that's exactly what I do. Ask them what they have in mind, or suggest that they just make an offer and see where it goes. Most of these people though never respond in anyway at all after their "how low" question.

I have been on this over 15 years now ...and it has changed a lot. It used to be people bought pieces enjoy their music with and enjoy talking about the hobby, now it seems how low can I buy it at to flip it and make a profit on it.

To the question "What's your best price" my answer is fairly simple: "I've listed it at my best price. I'm not interested in negotiating against myself, so please make me a reasonable offer and I'll consider it"

Seems to help weed out the tire kickers..

Empty brain manufacturing did create the matching customers

Nothing but sharks left in the pool. I've quit swimming here.