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scgaynorNick, the term "bashing" connotes (at least to me) making negative statements that have no basis in fact. Since that is not the case here, I don't believe that it applies.
If you have a problem with the way that I do things, I am fine with discussing it, I can defend myself fine. If I am offering something that is questionable, I want it brought to my attention.
In a way, I am protecting my business because I am trying to make sure that I have customers in the future. If somebody buys an item for $300 or $400 from a trade publication auction that turns out to be bad, they chalk it up as a lesson learned and make sure that they deal with more reputable dealers in the future. But when somebody spends $30,000, $40,000 or $100,000 on a item that has problems, they leave the hobby.
Scott