Pet audiophile peeves - name yours

4. What's the "best" speaker, preamp, amp, cable etc.?

I dont leave or ask for feedback on many transactions, if it is left I will respond in kind but it doesnt mean much after you get 10 or so under your belt. Bottom line is if someone wants to sell something, they will with a email or a phone call for confidence so it has some value but not much, how can it if you cant leave bad feedback?

Sellers who don't reply to emails. I have two enquiries at the moment where I am happy to pay the listed price, I just need a freight price.

In my business, I can't afford to ignore customers when they are trying to give me money...

Speaker manufactures who include cheap, flimsy footers with heavy floorstanders. These invariably break, making things very difficult for the owner who spent a lot of money for said speakers.

Getting an offer for 50% off of one's reasonable asking price.

When I hear people say that cables don't make a difference.
Oh please.