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@Soul
I believe in being honest.
I think it is rude to come in with a low offer especially when I have explained my price and specifically said I wouldn't accept offers.
To clarify my PM now it's in the public domain, by "this forum" I was referring to the classifieds section. When I and your nameless friend joined this place way back in 2008, the pool of people was much smaller and the items offered were often well below market price as it was seen as a way to help out the community. Over the years, it has changed into a place where people join just to try and undercut eBay by 5%. It's a real shame, especially when I doubt 99% of these people would think it acceptable to go into a shop and do the same.
As I said, in keeping with the spirit of the earlier days, I always offer my items at a fair price given the condition and market value and am extremely courteous to anyone who chooses to behave in the same way.
Hopefully, Microco.sm will introduce some new classifieds rules and regs that will help change things for the better but, in reality, I think this place has become a victim of it's own success.