Why bogus retail price from some sellers?


Why do some sellers pump up the list price? I am looking for a pair Harbeth P3ESR'S for a friend. The list price is $2100 before dealer discount of at least 10% off. There is a listing here of a damaged pair for $1800. The guy has the retail price at $2800 and shipping 3 times the real cost. Do they think that people don't do any research before buying?
Just curious!
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 Im with you yogiboy. I messaged a seller that his retail price was incorrect, ( by quite a bit )  He responded by asking what it should be. I told him the correct price using a dealer ad and direct price from manufacturer. He never responded or changed the incorrect price. He has since re-listed the ad 2x, both with wrong retail.. A mistake can happen, but deliberate deception is just wrong.

@winoguy17 I've done the same to 2 different sellers. Still they never changed the price. Still the products went unsold.

I am with you @yogiboy, I don't get it either. WTS, there does seem to be a correlation with the same people underestimating use of an item as well as over estimating it's given condition and I do just love it when they show/tell you up front in their ad who they are. Enjoy the music