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I'm trying to puzzle out a 'Pro Client' that made their way into my inbox. Applied wisdom would be most appreciated.
 
Sequence of events:
 1. 'Client' requests whether I can assist on a complex technical simulation.
 2. I apply in the affirmative and request details.
 3. I receive a picture of a device near midnight that evening (I gauge this according to Fiverr's location for the client).
 4. Request present and modified operating conditions.
 5. None forthcoming.
 6. I make assumptions based on the mechanical details of the device and application.
 7. I scope out a likely Gig scenario in preparation.
 8. Request further details - none forthcoming.
 9. Decide to archive the conversation - and inform 'client' of such.
 10. Receive another midnight message - please supply quote and duration.
 11. I duly provide a specialized Gig.
 12. Crickets.
 13. Decide to archive the conversation - and inform 'client' of such.
 14. Another midnight message - 'I will reply in 1-2 days. Your price is high'.
 15. I reply - 'You are welcome to make me an offer'. (Knowing this will never happen)
 16. Decide to archive the conversation.
 
Now, I'm being incredibly patient due to the fact that the platform provided a note that this 'Pro Client' is obviously a special client, and acted accordingly. Under 'normal' circumstances, I would have respectfully declined around (5) in the list above.
 
Questions:
 a. Has anyone ever had such an elusive client?
 b. How to treat the run-around?
 c. Why does the platform promote this type of 'client'? (I archive as I don't want inactive conversations clogging my inbox) 

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