OMG! Sorry I just can't believe someone would ask u to lower this starting bid! I agree with jesica above! I get that too, I had a $100 necklace & earrings set WITH tags I only started the bidding at 150 and I had FIVE people ask me to lower the start bid lol (I do NOT want ANY new listian's to take this wrong including you!) But I find its the new listian's who ask these questions, I have always taken time to help new people navigate listia (verification etc) but some of there requests on auctions are insane lol I'm SO glad as a new member your sticking to ur guns! I am watching & I fanned you plus im bidding Good luck on ur auctions & welcome to Lista!