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Why so many Flaky Buyers?

I have had multiple experiences of buyers who respond to ads for items I have for sale who do the following:

Say they want to "move on this sale", "I'm interested in buying it", and then never respond when I email them back, asking for confirmation of the deal.

I have had numerous 'buyers' who ask "Is is still available?" and then never email back.

Buyers who say in their initial email that they are very interested in the piece, then later say they are not sure what they want to do.

Buyers who insist on lowball offers on a piece advertised as firm, trying to shave hundreds of dollars off, and get free shipping as well.

I'm honest, straightforward, amiable & accommodating, so I see no reason for this.

I'm really sick of this, and wonder if this is a common experience others have.
kevziek

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garfish
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I've had over 30 transactions, both buying and selling here on Audiogon, and in general am very pleased with the results. Yes, I've had to put up with some "tire kickers" the "low-ballers", and sometimes many questions, but by far the majority of my transactions have been quick, smooth, and pleasant. Most Audiogon members are class people, and I certainly appreciate the buy/sell services such as Agon provides. I've also had excellent results using Ebay-- over 30 transactions there too.

I live out in the boondocks relatively speaking, and to me on-line buying and selling is the greatest thing that ever happened to my stero system and my associated obsession. It works for me. Cheers. Craig
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