He didn't reply to my note on pricing. So I presume he either hasn't received the email, doesn't care and therefore likely won't negotiate.
I am sure he got your note. Some pp don't reply. Some do. I pointed out to a guy - a machinist in Edmonton that his dividing head is exactly what I have - K&T - he did not know the name. Wanted like 2000 for it. I pointed out that I have full universal for $600 and cannot sell it. He acknowledged it but I doubt he moved on price.
They are counting on someone uninformed on prices and/or they are uninformed themselves and think stuff is "expensive" when it is no longer the case.
I see this a lot - even on this site. Prices for stuff out of this world.
I know an old K&T in 1950 when it was refurbished went for like half the price of a house and during the war probably for the price of a house - but that no longer is the case today for the same machine. A large new machining center does indeed go for the price of half a house - but that CNC machine is touch more ... modern. And has no use vs. 70 years.
There is a buy and sell group on FB - many actually in Calgary area. I think I am there mostly for entertainment purposes and occasional sale. People price stuff super high - like I got this for $100 so after few years it cannot be less then 80
I seen trucks that are 17 years old with mileage to match (Chevy 1/2) for like 12,500 - I don't care they have all maintenance records - the truck is 17 years old - you can get one with less mileage and less then 10 years on it for same money. Finally lots of cool scams - like women selling jewelry that is "gold". Or others saying they had some kind of accident and need help etc.