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Be nice to nOobs

I'm fairly new to good audio, and very new to Audiogon. What a great site! I looked at all the goodies, and thought, "This is a great way to try different stuff, sell it if I don't like it, and really listen to a wide range of gear until I decide what I like."

My problem is this: I've made several offers at full price, but in most cases never even received a reply. Is this normal, or is it maybe because I don't have a track record at A-gon? I've sent follow-up e-mails asking if the stuff is still available . . . and again gotten no answer.

I welcome any advice on what I'm doing wrong or could do better. I'm a noOb, but I'm a serious buyer, and getting tired of feeling "like chopped livah".

Regards,
David
debitto
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rlawry
478 posts
 
The fact that you are not receiving a response from an Audiogon member for any offer, much less a full-priced one, should not make you feel special. There are a lot of rude buyers and sellers here on the Gon just as there are everywhere. Not having feedback might deter some folks but if you are paying by tried and true methods like Paypal or money order, most sellers shouldn't have a problem with the lack of feedback. Welcome and keep trying.
debitto OP
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Thank you for your kind responses. I wonder who could be making people act so rude . . . could it be . . SATAN?

Just kidding. I'll continue to plug away, but damn I wanted that amp ;p

David
sogood51
2,157 posts
 
If your after any "flavor of the month" item, you need to move fast...the "new today" section is where to hang out for these components.

Good hunting,

Dave
mrjstark
1,112 posts
 
Welcome to real World David.
My experience is similar to yours. I am not a power seller/buyer and a number of my transactions is very limited due to the fact that I only get what I want, and what I need at the moment.
On the other hand, I understand someones reservations to a potential buyer with no or very small feedback but it is no excuse for ignorance.
I always try to reply no matter how busy I am. It cannot hurt.
Now someone with 300 or more feedbacks is in it for the money and I don't care what they might say.
Another observation - guys with 100 or more feel that they are already accomplished and don't remember that day when they started. I just hope they personal life is not a resemblance of this practice.
Beside these... sad examples, there are a really cool guys out there that I am sure you will eventually meet.
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