Is a offer of -20 percent on an OBO ad insulting?


I made a offer 20% below the sellers asking price on a Krell last night. The seller emailed that I shouldn't waste his time with such a ridiculous offer and that he was blocking me from his email list. Was I out of line?
motoman

Showing 1 response by pbb

People here seem to have trouble with supply and demand setting the price. I love the guy who posted that "OBO" can mean more than the figure actually asked. "OBO" to my mind means the person has made a firm decision to sell on short notice and is willing to accept what is offered. If you can't stand the heat in the market place, get out of there. A polite "no" is all that is required when you think the offer is too low. Such audiophiles on top of being audio snobs in all likelihood are prima donnas. Let them keep their equipment. I suggest they become collectors. BTW I like the Canadians who want to sell in the US telling other Canadians wanting to know how much they want for it in Canadian funds that the item is sold and then who keep on advertising the item for two months on various sites. Jerks come in many shapes, sizes, nationalities etc but share one point in common.