It is unfortunate that the hobby of cel 
collecting is irretrivably (sp?) connected to 
money. I think there is little that can be done 
to avoid these types of flame wars, sadly, 
because money is involved. I don't like to 
discuss money and cels (and to quote a friend -- 
hope you don't mind ^_~ -- "money is the least 
interesting thing about cels" -- I agree with 
this statement.) Well, except for the prices gdpj 
spent on his cels (*laugh*).

However, to discuss the way the market goes up 
and down is a valid topic. I find it informative 
when I have to "make an offer on a cel" or if I'm 
debating a purchase.

And if I don't like the way a seller does 
business (and I'm =not= referring to anybody in 
particular), then I don't do business with them. 
But if anybody asks me my opinion, then I'm 
honest about what I like or dislike about them. I 
wish more people would follow this -- I swear, 
there should be a waiting period (or cooling down 
period) for responding to flames.

From my experience in cel collecting, people have 
=long= memories and past grievances have an icky 
way of surfacing in these discussions. I'm truly 
sorry for the damage done to reputations and 
would hope that people would put things into 
perspective as you've so eloquently stated in 
your post.

Ah well, just my late night thoughts.

Wendy