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

Audiogon has been in existence for over 20 years now, and if you are like myself, you probably have read thousands of for sale ads. When I read most of these ads, I always feel like the seller is leaving out vital information about the actual product (unit they own) they’re trying to sell. Some sellers are spot on when they sell something. They describe the unit in full detail, but most don’t. To me that’s a red flag and frustrating. For myself, the most frustrating thing is most ads leave out equipment age. If I’m buying something used this is vital info I want to know. If a seller doesn’t know the age of the unit don’t rate it 9/10 and later telI me I don’t know the actual age. One retailer, I will not mention names, always gives you 3-4 paragraphs of how great of business they are, and leaves one sentence at the end to describe the actual product being sold. LOL

hiendmmoe03-07-2021 4:59pm

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jjss49 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6,612 posts 03-07-2021 at 11:38pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete @stereo5 My problem is when reading the for sale ads, the would be purchaser doesn’t seem to comprehend what they are reading. When I post that the price is firm and I get offers all over the place for much less, it makes me wonder if these people can actually read. i certainly agree and sympathize on this point you make why is 'price is firm' so hard to understand... ridiculous the number of times i have stated that and it is ignored
jeffreyw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 278 posts 03-08-2021 at 12:35am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I second price. Many individuals feel their used equipment is worth far more than reality. With the exception of some brands, you are lucky to get 60% of MSRP!
sfar Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,761 posts 03-08-2021 at 12:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This is tangential to what you’re asking but there are things in ad descriptions that leave me scratching my head. “Built like a tank!” — That creates an image for me of something huge, loud, covered in dirt and dangerous. Maybe that’s the truth but that’s not what I’m usually looking for in a piece of gear. “If you’re reading this ad you already know…” — I’d guess that is supposed to flatter the potential buyer but, for me, it’s seldom true. Most of the ads I read are for gear I know nothing about, that’s how I’ve learned about the gear I do know about. “I’ll probably regret selling this…” — Then I’d advise against it.
raysmtb1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 802 posts 03-08-2021 at 03:32am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete When the add OBO to the price
jond Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 5,883 posts 03-08-2021 at 03:50am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If your selling speakers take a picture of them with the grills off. And always a pic of the back of a piece of gear. If your selling tubed equipment list the tube complement. And a good description including the age of the unit if you know it.