Why do so many sellers take offense to offers on their listings?

@tony1954

nailed it ! Point, set, and match …in tennis jargon.

But with a qualifier IMO that problems created in ad communication is not necessarily tilted more towards some Sellers,, but rather equal in number and in poor form with unrealistic 1st steps of some Buyers .

I have sold quite a few pieces through CAM/USAM and at the bottom of my ad I always state, "please, no trades or low ball offers, those that do will be ignored", and yes, people still email with stupid offers and I just ignore or I will respond if it is truly ridiculous.

What I truly dislike is when people ask, so how much is that in US or Euro funds? Umm, it’s called an "online currency converter" its free and readily available online even...

my favorite tim_p was when selling a heavy pair of mid sized speakers,without boxes,  local sale only, "how much to ship to Paris?"...

@bubba12 

"I just believe a seller should come back with a reply of what they would be willing to accept"

IME, replying to a lowball offer has never resulted in a sale, ever. 

"If the price is firm don't leave the offer option available"

I use the "Offer" feature so I can check out the buyer. You can't do that with "Buy it now"

@jond i am pondering your generous offer, i can get back to you with my counter in a decade or so. Look for an email from getoffmylawngrouchyaudiophile.org

Thanks for making my Dad’s day……