Or, instead of coping some kind of high-end-audio 'tude, you could just explain my infraction. That way, I'll make sure not to commit any more faux pas. On Audiogon, under my username Kolledog, where I currently have 254 positive successful sales and purchases (for a "calculated rating" of 762) I've never been dissed for making a simple offer. Please tell me why it's such a big deal, and I'll stand corrected.