"What's Your Best Price?"

I have to add that on Head-Fi (and on other hobbyist sites) they do not have an eBay-like system that AudioGon has. So there is no way to "bid" on those items.

I take exception to suggestiong only the buyer gets to dictate pricing. I have not only asked a buyer what their best price is but have also been asked that question on an item I had for sale. In several instances, on both sides of the transaction, it has resulted in a completed transaction. I have an excellent reputation and have many references. I have 40+ transaction on Head-Fi and 100's of other on other hobbyist sited through the years. Many of which are high dolllar items. I'm hardly a newbie.

Ignoring anyone who asks for a best price only reduces the potential for sale. I prefer to expand all my potential options. It doesn't take that much time or effort to send an email or response. I've had people who never even discussed price, had me send many pics, ask many questions, commit to purchases only to flake out. There are many things in business transactions that are frustrating. That's just business. If I'm selling something, anyone is free to ask me any legit question they want. I promise I won't whine about it later. At least not publicly. LoL :)

Baka1969, you are right, up to a point. It IS just business.

Tvad, I think this may be that if MSRP was $1200 and it is listed at $800 and you get it for $500 that is a much better deal than it being listed at $500 and paying "full price" for it. $500 is not always $500.

Tvad wrote;

I don't believe replying with, "What's your best offer?" is a smart a** response.

I agree. I was thinking more like someone else's response here that went like;

" just pick your favorite number and keep adding zeros till I tell you to stop"!