[ellis2211]

I will add my two cents as a frequent seller on ebay. I don't get angry or consider it a slap in the face to ask what the bottom line is, but I just find it a little annoying. I am not one who sells my collection to make fast money or out of need, therefore I am only trying to maximize profit. It is to no advantage at all for me to reveal my bottom line. If my bottom line is $50 and you would have paid $60 then I lose out. I have often reversed the question and replied with what is the most you will pay? This seems to end communication, which is fine by me, but it is the same question they are asking you. The difference is I like to be in the driver's seat of the cards I am selling. If somebody wants something I have, then I would expect them to make an offer to me then we can negotiate a little.