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What frustrates you the most about seller’s for sale ads?

Audiogon has been in existence for over 20 years now, and if you are like myself, you probably have read thousands of for sale ads. When I read most of these ads, I always feel like the seller is leaving out vital information about the actual product (unit they own) they’re trying to sell. Some sellers are spot on when they sell something. They describe the unit in full detail, but most don’t. To me that’s a red flag and frustrating. For myself, the most frustrating thing is most ads leave out equipment age. If I’m buying something used this is vital info I want to know. If a seller doesn’t know the age of the unit don’t rate it 9/10 and later telI me I don’t know the actual age. One retailer, I will not mention names, always gives you 3-4 paragraphs of how great of business they are, and leaves one sentence at the end to describe the actual product being sold. LOL


 
hiendmmoe
clhs04
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the repetitively worn out buzz-word “minty”
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roxy54
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Sellers that list item as a "9", but it's dusty as the desert.
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scalar9
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Then there is the kind of would-be buyer who disingenuously posts “questions” taking issue with the stated condition of the equipment, and/or insinuating it is overpriced due to the  lack of original packaging or some other marginal detail. I doubt Audiogon much appreciates such self-appointed equipment police, who inhibit site commerce just so they can take potshots at others’ expense. Instead of dissing the merch — and the seller — move on to the next ad and leave it at that.
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jayrossi13
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Things that frustrate me about for sale ads: 

1) stock photos on any item, especially an expensive item, with a note that reads: pictures to be added later or available on request. 

2) Not being able to answer rudimentary questions: age, hours on tubes and past repairs. 

3) Lack of response to questions and offers. 

4) Not including photos of serial # or unwillingness to provide the serial number. 

5) Asking top dollar and then making me work to get answers to any of the above questions. 

6) Rating gear much higher than its actual condition. 


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