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?

motoman09-12-2002 1:23pm

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mejames Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 986 posts 09-13-2002 at 07:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete how long does it take to type n o and click send message button?
jwrobinson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 61 posts 09-13-2002 at 01:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If his ad included OBO then you should be able to offer any reasonble amount. Otherwise, he shouldn't have listed the ad that way. Anyway, he sounds like your typical audio snob, probably a salesman in a high-end audio store. Besides, Krell is way over priced for what is essentially a big power supply. Jim
makofkalaw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 17 posts 09-13-2002 at 01:50pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ditto Herman and Bundus.
elevick Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,636 posts 09-13-2002 at 04:59pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If he is so uptight/disgruntled, let him rot in.........
tbadder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 103 posts 09-13-2002 at 05:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think it's the way you make the offer. How it's worded. Be polite, and maybe even acknowledge that while some might consider it a lowball offer, you don't mean to offend. Personally, I'm not insulted until about the 40% mark, but even then I'll thank them for their offer and politely say no. Bill and Ted are right--be excellent to one another. Peace, Love, Dope Dan

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