What does OBO mean?

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What does OBO mean?

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I've seen it so many places, and can't figure out what OBO means...can anyone enlighten me?

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Acronym Definition
OBO Obihiro, Japan - Obihiro (Airport Code)
OBO Oboe (music scores)
OBO Observation (UK)
OBO Official Business Only
OBO Oil Bulk Ore
OBO On Behalf Of
OBO One By One (animal rescue)
OBO One by One (competitive figure skating scoring)
OBO Or Best Offer (used in for sale ads)
OBO Orbis Biblicus et Orientalensis (German)
OBO Outboard Officer
OBO Output Backoff
OBO Over-By-Over (Cricket sport)
OBO Overseas Buildings Operations (US Department of State)
OBO Owners Buy Out
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Hmm..

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I meant OBO in the context of ads, especially those here here on Tubenet.

For example, "I'm selling my Spratzer 3445XGRT-S .937 bore, 23 inch bell, F, Eb, Db, and G rotors for $1500 obo

In that context, what does OBO mean?
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Oh, I didn't see the "or best offer." Thanks, Alex F :wink:
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OBO - Order Book Official (US)
OBO - Ore, Bulk, Oil (multi purpose ship)
OBO - Obihiro, Japan (International Airport)

but you probably mean

OBO - Or Best Offer
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