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Why even bother?

I’ve been in the market for a specific speaker. Twice I’ve responded to ads.

The 1st one: We were agreed on price and that I would drive (about 6 hours each way) to get them. Just a matter of timing. They’ve been packed up for some time apparently. On April 27th, I emailed, simply asking if he’s run them lately just to make sure they are ok. As of today, May 10, no reply. This is even after a phone conversation a few weeks ago. Oddly, he has good feedback. The ad was on the "other" site but feedback here was good also.

The second was from just a few days ago. I responded to the as right after it was posted. I asked the usual questions (age..how many owners, etc.) No response. After a couple of days, I resent the questions. So far, nothing.

 

So....WHY do people go to the trouble of placing ads and then not responding? It’s really baffling.

secretguy
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oldrooney
206 posts
 

I have found that, as a general rule, “first $$$ [sale price] gets it” is the unspoken terms under which an item is sold. Sellers aren’t willing, able, or feel an obligation, to make allowances for buyers, unless, of course, you pay for it first. 

stuartk
2,844 posts
 

There's a certain guitar repairman I've been trying to contact and he simply isn't responding to my texts, phone messages.  Why not? Could be a variety of reasons. What you're experiencing is not unique to Audiogon or audio. It's simply part of dealing with people. 

secretguy OP
1,710 posts
 

@oldrooney So You can't ask anything? You just have to buy it and hope for the best?

secretguy OP
1,710 posts
 

4 days on the  2nd ad and still no response.

If I'm trying to sell something, I answer inquiries promptly. I'm just funny that way.

O well. The search continues.

jlbkmb1958
28 posts
 

I’ve pretty much decided that buying used equipment from private parties is more trouble than it’s worth. 

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