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

Hello,
This information is so good. Sometimes people have to sell things for other people and do not understand audiophiles. Other times it sounds like the seller is trying to mislead people to get there “junk” sold. I really hope Audiogon takes this thread to heart and sets up recommendations. I.E. 
grills off and lots of pictures especially damaged areas. Also, year manufactured. That should be below the price. Think about it, some of this costs more than a used car. Age of tubes, and finally it all includes PP. When you go to a store do they typically say 1% for credit card? No, if you pay cash they keep the profit. PP protects both. Bottom line is we really want certain gear but we are afraid to pull the trigger due to being scammed. Another reason Audiogon needs to step up and set this up. It’s 2021, lets allow more pictures included in the listing price or charge $1 more for the listing to help augment this. It will be less headaches for Audiogon because they will sell more, have to deal with less complaints, and more customers in the near future. 

What if the speaker grills do not come off by manner of design? I listed a pair of GE Triton Ones for sale here, clearly stated my 2K price was firm, I even said its a fire sale price. I kept getting asked to see the speakers with the grills off. When I told a perspective buyer they don’t come off, I was called a liar. The same with the price, I stated FIRM yet I got prices from $1100.00 to $1900.00. What part of firm can’t you people comprehend?

I was also asked many times the age of the speakers yet in my ad, I said I bought them brand new in January 2015. If you can add, you would know the speakers were 6 years old. I was asked if I had the boxes and packing and it was clearly stated I had everything in the ad. I also said in the ad I will not help with shipping so don’t ask.

Almost every offer I got wanted me to split the shipping. When I told the people that I was sympathetic to the high cost of shipping and that was why I was selling the speakers for 2K instead of the 2800-3K that others were asking, I was told I am being to greedy!!! I then changed the ad to local pick up only unless the purchaser arranges their own shipping and I still got questions like how much to ship to Memphis, Austin, ect.

So, before you complain about the sellers, I think you purchasers need to rethink and do your homework before putting in an offer. This last transaction of selling the GE speakers and all the rediculous questions wore me out completely. I am very glad I sold them locally and I now have nothing else to sell.  Thank God!

You people completely wore me out, never again will I attempt to sell a big ticket item here.

@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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@jjss49 god forbid...

Cable ads that fail to mention the length.