Are you getting ridiculous offers from new members

I’m new here as I stumbled on this site a few weeks ago after not finding what I was looking for on eBay.  Although my interest in audio goes back to the 70’s, I’ve been out of touch for about 20 years.  

I just purchased a preamp at full asking price but I was a little concerned that the seller wouldn’t take my offer seriously because I’m a newbie with no posts.  Thankfully it’s going well as the seller is a longtime member. 

Happy New Year everyone! 

I think the newbies being referred to here are new to Audiogon, but know exactly what they are doing...

Don't discount that there are members that are essentially just "flippers". They'll make low ball offers the same way a realestate agent might just sit and call a list looking for a new seller-- to them it's only a numbers game. I have made lower (not crazy low-ball) offers occasionally-- but when I do I stipulate I'm not a reseller, give a reason (links, etc.) for my offer, and take no offense if it's rejected. Flippers are just playing a strategy and often lack the tact or manners that should accompany any serious offer. Reminds me of Record Store Day in my area-- the flippers get in line at the crack of dawn, get in, make a mad dash through the inventory, and a few hours later there's that LP you were hoping to snag up on Ebay at a tripled price. The Internet has created an entire class of flippers. Reminds me of an old Joe Frank bit...