"What's Your Best Price?"


Maybe it's just coincidence, but I have experienced an increasing number of buyers lately whose only question is "what's your best price?" in response to an "OBO" listing. Should such moronic inquiries simply be ignored -- or is there an appropriate/productive response?
jeffreybowman2k
A member on another forum site asked an honest question, check out his question and some of the responses. Is it because of the moderators here on Audiogon, or is it because the members here would not put up with it?
Was I justified in giving my response? I have no idea what the follow up response will be.

Jea48 (Threads | Answers)

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07-24-05: Jeff_jones
Threads on both forums are prone to take off on sarcastic tangents now and then. Sometimes they are a lot of fun to read.
The key is to remember that it is not worthwhile to get upset when a jest strikes you wrong. IMHO.

Simple Response to You Jea48:

Lightin up, read things in context, and pay attention to responses to your earlier threads. You don't need to personalize things, and you are not a self-appointed moderator.

We, as sellers, should not be "offended" by the question- what's your best price? Especially if the ad states OBO.
Simply ignore it and enjoy the music. This is serious fun!
I still think it's all about foreplay. Go back and read this hilarious example. (Thanks Boa2)

http://www.mwscomp.com/movies/brian/brian-14.htm
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It is curious to note that I have lost out on audio gear and houses because some offered MORE than the asking price.

One counter example disproves the theory.

Greetings from Neptune.