Audiogon etiquette question

Correct, but usually anything other than a low or lower ball offer gets attention.

check raise or fold.

Good manners are not the rule on Audiogon as many of the replies to your post demonstrate. It does seem odd that someone would list an item and then disappear for a few days. Odd behavior before the sale often means odd behavior after the sale.

Check the seller's feedback before you do anything. No feedback or bad feedback the seller cannot explain generally means stay away. If the seller is just new to Audigon, he should be willing to go the extra mile in communications to resolve any doubts you may have. For example, this can be done by the seller posting to the ad pictures that you have specifically requested, like a picture of speakers with the left grille on and the right off.

If you're anxious to buy because the price is too good to pass up, that's another red flag. When in doubt, pass it up. There will almost always be other opportunities to buy the item. Patience is important to having good buying experiences on Audiogon.

If you just cannot wait to buy this item, you can make an offer, as others have suggested, or hit the Buy It Now button, which makes it yours at the seller's asking terms. But that's taking a chance on getting burned.

I always answer questions, but the amount of tire kicking and low ball offers has risen dramatically over the past few years. Endless questions followed by low ball offers is quite common. It is a joy to every once in a while run into a decisive and professional buyer/seller.