Yes, this is another thing thread starters are usually accused of.
True or not in each case, still does not negate the view/click/lead argument. Visibility matters.
It's not an accusation it's the truth. Some huge % of ads aren't even 100 under new retail avg and they're selling used stuff. Nobody with a brain is going to respond to that stuff so it rots.
If your stuff is priced correctly people will find it.