Has anyone tried to launch a for sale ad here, lately?

Yep....Gave up trying to sell on AudiGon a long time ago. Its as if they are trying to discourage you from posting an ad.

I can post an ad on A-Mart in less than a minute...and its free.

I'll buy an item from AudioGon...but I don't even consider trying to sell gear.

Agree. Their pay pal and moderation policies, ad fees and prohibition on talking to anyone prior to a sale or purchase is absurd and extremely user unfriendly verging on intentional hostility. Use only if the other alternatives do not work.

I’m not sure I would go so far to say hostile, but not particularly seller friendly for sure. As others, I buy here, but don’t sell anymore. The fee structure is a bit “challenging”.