Thanks Batalarms, I appreciate the kind words..
Im Sorry, but it works very well actually. If the buy now link is there, it is available, and when it gets sold it is then taken down and I then add that it has been sold in big, bold, red letters..
I do understand your point though, because there are more than a few people who forget, or just simply fail to update their listing when their item gets sold, but I do my best to update my listing(s) when they are sold..
Also, there are several reasons for listing an ad with a "Buy Now" button; First, it simplifies and streamlines things. Info is listed, price is listed, you do not have to ask for a paypal address to send payment to and wait for the reply back. If you want it and feel the price is fair, then you just simply buy it. Very easy... Second, it helps to eliminate 'offers' on the item. It is for sale for the price that is listed, not the best offer, and not open for trades... When I have an item that is open for offers and/or trade offers, I either say that, or I do not list it with a buy now button.. Lastly, and I've seen this situation happen many times here on AZ, it eliminates any argument. Too many times I've seen someone complaining because the seller sold the item to another person and not to them. The "Buy Now" button avoids this situation, because the first person to commit to the purchase and send the funds gets the item. Simple as that...