Is it too much to ask....

I've never purchased an item on Audiogon without either knowing the product specs and reputation or researching them. I've enjoyed sales without any specs. In the computer age it is easy to look up all info on an item. I don't think this is a "high horse" issue. Just the way this site works. It's not Craig's list. It's not ebay. I much prefer the ads without specs. Even if some specs were shown, it should not be enough for the conscientious buyer. Use the space for photos of the component and details of your use or ownership. That is what I need to know that the company website and reviewers cannot tell me.

How about those infalted original price specs, seeing more and more of that here.

If I'm truly interested in a product I'll do my own fact finding research.
The OP said he looked at 40 to 50 amps today, seems like he's on the wrong track already.

There simply is no good reason to omit info on anything you are trying to sell. I'm amazed anyone would not put all that in an add. I usually know what I want. (on the rare occasion i'm buying) I also think it's "lazy" when I read "if you are looking at this" That may not be the case at all, but that is the message it sends me. To be honest, I also just disregard that seller. No offense intended Marty.

Good ad copy should address the needs of your audience. Too much copy or not the right info will turn off the audience.

Audiogon has many types of consumers, therefore, there is NO perfect one size fits all ad format and copy. There is no right or wrong….it’s just preference.