It amazes me that a business, at any point in its life, would be cocky or openly arrogant to the public.

True, you were low-balling him, but I wonder how many of those tips are collecting dust on his shelves? Making $200 is always better than making $0.

It's only a mediocre looking tip at best, even at half price.

When a business can effectively "shoo away" a potential buyer with an insulting response, it's time they had an attitude adjustment. The market is loaded with starving entrepreneurs... Cream rises to the top.