Is a offer of -20 percent on an OBO ad insulting?


I made a offer 20% below the sellers asking price on a Krell last night. The seller emailed that I shouldn't waste his time with such a ridiculous offer and that he was blocking me from his email list. Was I out of line?
motoman

Showing 1 response by bluebottle

i think it depends on the selling price. if the selling price is low then 20% is too much. i look @ things a little differently. we are a small group of people that "do" this hobby. if you are "doing" the hobby then you know what is a fair price and what is not. to take advantage of someone because they are in a bad spot is not honorable. i would not like someone to take advantage of me if i were in a "pickle". its not all about money. if the person cant afford it then they need to save the money. gee what a concept.