Jim, I completely agree. I do think it's great 
that young people enjoy this hobby, (like I'm an 
old fart at 24 ~_^) but what I don't think is 
great is the way a *few* of them approach 
purchases. I have to say that the only time I've 
had problems selling a cel is when it's from a 
series that's more popular with a younger 
audience. Specifically, DBZ or Gundam Wing. The 
problems range from them not understanding when I 
turn down an offer to simply fading away after 
agreeing on a price. I've sold to first time 
buyers (usually in their mid-teens) more often 
than not, and for the most part they have been 
very responsible. But some are not. Some are 
either too new to understand how a transaction 
should be handled, or they just have very little 
consideration and become demanding and rude.

My point is that although it may not seem 
necessary to tell potential buyers a price range, 
when it comes to a popular series like DBZ a 
seller is going to attract a lot more people...a 
lot of people who don't frequent the forum, who 
don't read through FAQ's or trading guidelines, 
and probably don't watch much more anime than 
that particular series. 

I can only imagine what DBZ collectors like Misa  
and Sheri must go through on a daily basis. (The 
fact that Sheri shut down her site temporarily 
and Misa has to worry about fraudulent auctions 
does give me some idea). It's almost like you are 
dealing with an entirely different group of 
potential buyers. 

Well, there doesn't seem to be an easy answer 
with this one. But I agree with an earlier post, 
this is an interesting discussion.

MeganD.
who always welcomes a juicy topic.