I'm with Cerrot. If there is something I'm looking for, and it doesn't come up often - then if the price is reasonable, I just pay the asking price.
A few months ago, a Ref 75 came up, which I'd been looking for for a few weeks. The price was $6000, and I took it - and I know the seller had other offers.
If I wanted to get the amp for $5700 or $5800, then if I were patient, maybe I could find it for that price. Though if I went that way, I'd still be looking for the amp months later - and then if one camp up, I might very well miss out anyway.
A few months ago, a Ref 75 came up, which I'd been looking for for a few weeks. The price was $6000, and I took it - and I know the seller had other offers.
If I wanted to get the amp for $5700 or $5800, then if I were patient, maybe I could find it for that price. Though if I went that way, I'd still be looking for the amp months later - and then if one camp up, I might very well miss out anyway.