Collector demeanor in 2022 – Is it just me?

[toledo_mudhen]

Originally Posted by Stampsfan

Really? Rulers are still 30 cents?

Appears that they cost about $2.00 these days....

https://www.amazon.com/Westcott-Clea...77&sr=8-5&th=1

[Exhibitman]

Methods of communication change; manners do not. Being rude or obnoxious is the same whether it is in person, on the phone, or online.

[Scott L.]

Originally Posted by exhibitman

methods of communication change; manners do not. Being rude or obnoxious is the same whether it is in person, on the phone, or online.

amen!

[Exhibitman]

I always ask the same things:

1. Would my mom be proud of this communication?

2. Would I want this shown to a jury?

If the answers are anything other than "yes", revisions are in order.

[G1911]

I haven’t noticed an increase in bad interactions, just a difference. There are a lot more younger people in card world, who tend to be rather more direct to the point. If I was selling a card and one of them gave me the “comps are X”, as long as that comp is true and fair, I wouldn’t see any problem. If they were lying, misusing data, then I’d find it negative.

It’s different now, but I don’t find it worse. Old curmudgeons complaining about everything that’s happened since the invention of the computer isn’t any better than whiny youth who call me “bro”. The youth express rudeness with an abrupt sentence cutting me off when I am speaking. The elderly express rudeness by ranting for thirty minutes. I have found most people to be decent, or failing that, tolerable.

[Carter08]

Originally Posted by G1911

I haven’t noticed an increase in bad interactions, just a difference. There are a lot more younger people in card world, who tend to be rather more direct to the point. If I was selling a card and one of them gave me the “comps are X”, as long as that comp is true and fair, I wouldn’t see any problem. If they were lying, misusing data, then I’d find it negative.

It’s different now, but I don’t find it worse. Old curmudgeons complaining about everything that’s happened since the invention of the computer isn’t any better than whiny youth who call me “bro”. The youth express rudeness with an abrupt sentence cutting me off when I am speaking. The elderly express rudeness by ranting for thirty minutes. I have found most people to be decent, or failing that, tolerable.

Agree with this.

[egri]

Originally Posted by toledo_mudhen

Appears that they cost about $2.00 these days....

https://www.amazon.com/Westcott-Clea...77&sr=8-5&th=1

Or do what Leon does and use a half dollar. That would only run 50 cents.

I don't have a problem with someone quoting comps, so long as they are accurate. But if someone is selling a PSA 7 OC, but quoting straight PSA 7 comps, like a former member here used to do, well that's an issue.

[Republicaninmass]

Originally Posted by egri

Or do what Leon does and use a half dollar. That would only run 50 cents.

I don't have a problem with someone quoting comps, so long as they are accurate. But if someone is selling a PSA 7 OC, but quoting straight PSA 7 comps, like a former member here used to do, well that's an issue.

I literally thought that was "coining " was