In a PM in response to a WTB thread of course a seller is going to ask for the high end of current market value. The buyer will duly attempt to haggle. Sometimes they find an acceptable middle ground sometimes not. Kronin's analysis is spot on.
I don't think known sellers here would target newbies with inflated prices.
On the other hand the amount of low-balling by newbies here these days is out of control! Offers from 20-50% below the asking price.
Not directed at any participants in this discussion.
Sorry back on topic.
Imo there is a big difference between high market value and an outrageous price.