rant
Hi all- I'll start by saying I don't sell cards on ebay, which seems to be the
focus thus far. I do discuss cards privately with many on this site, which
includes transmitted images. I live rurally and don't have lightning-fast
internet speeds. I also tend to send fairly lengthy lists of cards. I leave it up
to the other person to indicate interest based on the list, then will transmit
images depending on their level of interest. I can say for sure that I have
never- and that's literal, meaning not once- failed to provide any image
because I had "something to hide". Laziness? Since I'm frequently the
initiator of card talks, I think that word doesn't fit either. If I send a net54
member a list of 15 cards for sale/trade, I'm not going to greatly increase
the workload by including 30 pictures (front and back) for a member who
might reply that they have no interest in any on the list regardless of
pictures. Should that person tell me they want images of cards "x,y, and z",
then I provide them happily. Context is key.
Now, if an interested collector asks for images and the holder doesn't
provide them, that's a red flag. Again, the context tells the story.
Trent King
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