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    It seems to me that in this thread, people have taken two positions:
Those opposed to followup posts stating that an asking price is too high
seem to suggest that the practice is rude or interferes with the selling
process.  Those in favor point out that followups regarding price provide
potential buyers useful information.

    I think that although it is rude to launch a personal attack on a
poster because his price is "too high," it is appropriate to post
pertinent factual information about prices.  The USENET is about
sharing information.  Moreover, the market system works better when
better information is available.

    I have quoted below the exchange that started this thread.  I
think that Mr. Spil was principally interested in sharing information;
however, his statement that Mr. Rodriguez' price was a "bit too much"
could be construed as a personal criticism.  Although it may appear
that Mr. Rodriguez only objected to better information being made
available to potential buyers, I think some personal offense may be
inferred from his defensive tone in explaining his pricing reasoning.
You may draw your own conclusions, however.

--Michael

Jesus M. Rodriguez <pr@umiacs.umd.edu> wrote:
>packet@wam.umd.edu (Chris Spil (N3FWR)) writes:
>>Jesus M. Rodriguez <pr@umiacs.umd.edu> wrote:
>>>ZOOM 2400 modem ext.			$60.00 OBO
>>>w/ manual, box, power supply
>>
>>I bought a ZOOM 2400 external modem with software compression
>>2 weeks ago, brand new for $40 (Egghead store) so I think $60 is a bit
>>too much.. :)
>>
>>But then again if you happen to sell it or have already sold it at $60
>>then more power to ya.. :)
>>
>>             -Chris
>
>
>I'm really tired of people telling others that their prices are too high.
>The reason I do it, is for giving me some room for bargaining. If one is
>interested in buying it, and they think the price is too high, then they can
>make an OFFER! hence the OBO after the $60.00!
>
>Jesus