Hobby etiquette. Where has it gone?

[premiercardcollectors]

Short vent. I have been trading cards in the Hobby since I was just 8 years old in the late 70's. It used to be a smaller world of buyers and a much smaller world of sellers for pre-war cards. I used to be mostly just a buyer and now I am just as much a seller as a buyer but always try and treat buyers as I would wanted to be treated when I am buying cards. I always put myself i their shoes.

When I reach out to a seller to find out what I can buy a certain card by making an offer or asking for their best fair price I try and do so with COURTESY and with words not just "$xxxx?" Or "I'll offer $xxxxx." (70% of comps). When a buyer reaches out to me, I try and counter at a fair price and give some data as to why the price is fair.

Lately, I am finding more an more that buyers will ask for better scans or your best price and I am always quick to reply with what they want but then they will just GHOST. Not even a "Thank you for the offer but it doesn't work for me." or "Thank you for your time..." etc.

Basic COURTESY and TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WISH TO BE TREATED should be thought of when dealing with other people in the hobby. If you are a buyer or a seller and you engage another member on the forum please have the courtesy to reply when they give you an offer or vice versa. It is SIMPLE human kindness and it goes a long way.

Obviously, 90% of people are awesome on here. If this applies to you....Be better.