What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?


Audiogon has been in existence for over 20 years now, and if you are like myself, you probably have read thousands of for sale ads. When I read most of these ads, I always feel like the seller is leaving out vital information about the actual product (unit they own) they’re trying to sell. Some sellers are spot on when they sell something. They describe the unit in full detail, but most don’t. To me that’s a red flag and frustrating. For myself, the most frustrating thing is most ads leave out equipment age. If I’m buying something used this is vital info I want to know. If a seller doesn’t know the age of the unit don’t rate it 9/10 and later telI me I don’t know the actual age. One retailer, I will not mention names, always gives you 3-4 paragraphs of how great of business they are, and leaves one sentence at the end to describe the actual product being sold. LOL


 
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Showing 5 responses by jjss49

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i concur, this is largely true
well written ads, with complete info and good photos, really help sell used gear

as for age, or any other important info seen as important by the buyer, he/she can always ping the seller and ask
@stereo5 

My problem is when reading the for sale ads, the would be purchaser doesn’t seem to comprehend what they are reading. When I post that the price is firm and I get offers all over the place for much less, it makes me wonder if these people can actually read.


i certainly agree and sympathize on this point you make

why is 'price is firm' so hard to understand... ridiculous the number of times i have stated that and it is ignored
@geof3 

As a seller, I expect people to A: be able to read. Read the ENTIRE description. Then B: do due diligence BEFORE offering. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been offered X amount for something, agreed on the terms and then asked a slew of questions. Ask prior. Simple. As a buyer, I go into purchasing an item after researching it, to include reviews etc. I do not expect a seller to add additional info other than condition and any issues. I don’t need to waste time reading a 14 paragraph dissertation on the awesomeness of cryo-treatment. The real problem is most people have no idea how negotiation works. Nor, the value of a commitment. Verbal or otherwise.

jeez geof - what you say would be way too sensible, too logical and too correct an approach by any buyer!! - what is wrong with you????

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@stereo5

haha i agree

but some gear are indeed rare -- small maker, few units sold, hand built etcetc, expensive to start - no assurance they are good buys used... completely item-specific

other gear are excellent, sold in large numbers, popular due to performance value and availability due to production scale on part of the maker... their being plentiful on the used market is a good sign, not a bad one... many newbies misjudge this aspect