What happened to people making offers and asking questions on ebay?

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I no longer offer on items unless specifically stated they wish to have them. I used to message and offer prices on items all the time, but lately when an item is grossly overpriced and I make an offer the responses I have received - even from well known known guys - have been harsh and sarcastic. I always follow up with "I wasn't trying to be rude or disrespectful." But the attitude in the hobby and with people in general has gotten so much worse. I welcome offers. Even if I don't take them I will always thank someone for making one. There are several collectors/dealers out there I refuse to work with now simply because their rudeness has driven my business away.