It saves people time and effort, and shows the seller is keen to sell. Also I don't want to spend more money phoning/smsing a mobile when the info should be provided in the first place.
Not saying there is anything wrong with the thread but, a brand new seller, is selling an expensive item, without pics that can be open to review. Risky if you are the buyer.
The offset is probably useless for me, but awaiting confirmation and pics.