Maybe I was wrong. At least I'm not new at this.
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IF A SELLER CAN NOT FIND A BUYER AT X-PRICE, THE SELLER, IF DESIRED, CAN REDUCE THE SELLING PRICE (ASK). A BUYER, IF SO INCLINED, MAY THEN OFFER TO PURCHASE (BID) STOCK AT THE ADJUSTED (LOWER) PRICE. THIS IS CALLED A SOFTENING OF THE ASKING PRICE.
This is not a reply. It is a retort.