"What's Your Best Price?"

Come on guys, I don't care if you are from Neptune, "OBO" means an offer LOWER than the asking price. A seller doesn't need to say "OBO" for a buyer to assume he will take a HIGHER offer than the ask -- every seller is willing to do that.

But let's not lose sight of the point that we all seem to agree on: a buyer whose first and only communication with a seller is "WYBP" has a high likelihood of being ignored -- as well he should be, b/c this response indicates a lack of seriousness and a single-minded focus in disadvantaging the seller. At the very least, a "WYBP" message might be accompanied by something like "I am really interested and would be ready to pay quickly if your best price is in my range." At least then there seems to be a point to the negotiating tactic.

Short simple answer:
You will attract more bees with honey than you will with vinegar...

You have your thoughts on selling and buying practices, others have theirs. The way I see it though, you are the one trying to get the "yours" as well as the "others" to buy your used equipment. If I, one of the others, sent you an email and you did not respond, I won't waste my time sending you another one.

Looks like lots of tire kickers. You may have turned away a buyer.
http://cgi.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cl.pl?ampstube&1170424383

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A member on another forum site asked an honest question, check out his question and some of the responses. Is it because of the moderators here on Audiogon, or is it because the members here would not put up with it?
Was I justified in giving my response? I have no idea what the follow up response will be.

Jea48 (Threads | Answers)

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07-24-05: Jeff_jones
Threads on both forums are prone to take off on sarcastic tangents now and then. Sometimes they are a lot of fun to read.
The key is to remember that it is not worthwhile to get upset when a jest strikes you wrong. IMHO.

Simple Response to You Jea48:

Lightin up, read things in context, and pay attention to responses to your earlier threads. You don't need to personalize things, and you are not a self-appointed moderator.

We, as sellers, should not be "offended" by the question- what's your best price? Especially if the ad states OBO.
Simply ignore it and enjoy the music. This is serious fun!

I still think it's all about foreplay. Go back and read this hilarious example. (Thanks Boa2)

http://www.mwscomp.com/movies/brian/brian-14.htm
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It is curious to note that I have lost out on audio gear and houses because some offered MORE than the asking price.

One counter example disproves the theory.

Greetings from Neptune.