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Don't Think I'll Buy This...

I'm in the market for a 2nd amp and 2nd pair of speakers. Check my feedback, I'm a legitimate buyer and will make a reasonable deal. I've had these experiences which seem odd for someone wanting to sell:

1) "I'll post photos in a few days". Usually they never show up. I bet ads with photos get stuff sold lots quicker than without.

2) "it's still avail, 2nd owner, you want it or not, don't have box, i got other people" I don't rate proper punctuation, grammar, etc.? They think such a dismissive attitude makes me want to work with them?

3) "Good condition amp." This sometimes is the only body of ad and often doesn't contain the "new" price. Why make your prospective buyer do bunches of legwork to find out things like power output, etc. I, like most people, want more...some meat. Try to talk me into it; it's worked before by grabbing my interest. We all love to read about audio so give us something to pour over a bit.

4) "If you're reading this ad you already know what this is." Hmmm, not really. I've bought items that I originally knew nothing about but was drawn in by an ad. Am considering such a speaker right now. However, I got a gruff response to an inquiry and immediately wrote the guy off. I certainly can wait until another pops up.

I've dealt with non-English speaking sellers and buyers who were actively involved and made the deal a pleasure, so I think these kinds of attitudes are just personality types but, boy, I sure don't think I'll buy anything from them.
tomryan
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kennyt
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As for #1, I can see not getting to something, we all are busy.

#2 Let them sell to 'the other peole' Most, if not all of the people I have had the pleasure to deal with on tis site have been GREAT! I personally speak to most of the folks selling/buying higher end gear, and have yet to have any issues... except one guy who sold me two left IC's, then disappeared... at least they work..

#3 I must agree, I usually know what I am looking for, so how the ad is written has little effect on me

#4 See #3
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jeffreybehr
805 posts
 
I agree. I try to include all pertinent info in my ads including several GOOD pics. I simply don't respond to unintelligent ads...same as I don't respond to postings that say something like 'Help needed'. About what? Now I need to spend the time to open and read the note just to see if I'm interested in the subject. I think people looking for help would make it as easy as practicable for someone to help.

Oh well...
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entrope
482 posts
 
I tend to like poorly written ads. They discourage many buyers and allow those that are willing to do some leg work to get the occasional great deal. This is particularly true on ebay.

Most experienced sellers here write reasonable ads though some can get a bit wordy like a copy/paste of an entire review rather than just a link to it.
seandtaylor99
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If the seller lists the NEW price do you believe them ?

If the seller describes the amp do you believe them ?

Between accidental mistakes and deliberate puffery I'd rather do my own legwork and know what I'm getting.

I agree about the photos, though.
tomryan OP
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I have to admit that when I see something from someone that looks disorgainzed or without much thought, I wonder if the product has been treated the same way. Once dealt with someone who did not even care to use proper sentence structure, punctuation, etc. and the ICs came reeking of cig. smoke. I had to have them ozoned for a full day and then the wood case still stunk for months.

I think I just like a well written ad with care and concern evident, and enough info so I can get a good start. However, I never did think about how a good deal may be had from a badly written one. Interesting...
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