Posted By:
Jim DalePersonally I don't much agree with the comparisons offered about highways \ highway patrol and I'm sorry that I was the one who tossed out the "mortgage" industry as its comparisons don't really apply either.
To me there are unwritten rules. I have learned of sellers that I don't buy from - I ignore them even if they have that ONE card I really covet and I have plenty of extra money available. Sadly I know people that don't much care for me due to my opinions and have decided not to buy from me; but gladly I know I have never cheated anyway (have I made mistakes yes, but mistakes can be corrected and I try to do that). I can live with the decisions of others to act the way they want. The GRAND thing about this Internet is we can relatively quickly learn who's naughty and nice; and deal with those we want too.
As for voluntary associations - great. As its a hobby I can tell a voluntary association is the only one possible. I like graded cards; I know there are people who love RAW cards and disparage graded material. I feel like an association is just going to create another divide - much like that one. Those who belong - those who don't.
I prefer the unwritten rules...or if you belong to Rotary - the written one's.