If a person understands what a gun is worth, and they have the money to make the purchase, like the gun enough to buy it, then they should be willing to make a offer. Most buyers are just looking. I like to figure out what I am willing to pay before the phone call. But that is just me.

I suspect a few sellers will take any reasonable offer most days. Why miss a sale for a few dollars? I have often split the difference and bought a gun. But as John pointed out I had to first make and offer.