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Audiogon etiquette question

first - APOLOGIES - I know this isn't the right forum subsection but there seems to be no appropriate section to post under.

My problem is this:
I've been writing a seller (twice now maybe?) for the last 30 or so hours about an item they just posted for sale. I told them I wanted it and asked if it was still available and how to proceed. But no answer - I guess they COULD be away (?) but it seems odd to me. Is there any sort of process anyone can recommend to follow? I"m a bit frustrated here.
jw_dewdney
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milpai
2,472 posts
 
OP,
A good etiquette would be to "acknowledge" folks who have responded to your post.
shakeydeal
979 posts
 
Even someone who is "on holiday", as you Brits like to call it, has no excuse in today's society. Even neophytes are well connected as they travel. People can't seem to put their smart phones down long enough to enjoy a meal. So chances are very good the seller knows you are trying to contact him.

My vote is that the item is sold and he is just ignoring you, as many sellers tend to do.

Shakey
frogman
7,509 posts
 
"Good etiquette" as defined by each of us has little bearing on wether the person is a good and responsible seller or not. He is there (here) to sell an item; not to make friends. Some of us want to connect with other members of the audiophile club. Others are drier and more to the point with no interest in social fluff. Nothing wrong with that and no indication of wether the transaction will be a good one. I prefer to consider feedback, good photos, clarity and thoroughness in the ad and item description when deciding wether the seller is going to get my money. Make an offer; that's all.
jl35
4,178 posts
 
To Jw - what has the result been, did you hear from the seller or make an offer?
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