I may not be an active member on this site, but because my partner, Laz, is.. I do get quite a good view of everything that happens within this forum. I love pins as much as the next, but they are definitely not the priority in my life, nor a hobby that completes me. The drama that occurs on this site is something of quite immaturity. Let us not be naive to the realites in life. Pins are like any other materialistic object in life that is sold. People create and purchase things in the means to resell for profit. It is an unfortunate thing to happen, and I wish that pin trading (and buying pins) was left to those that care to collect them, or to give to another as a gift.
So, remember these are just pins, and they should not cause such trouble. If someone is willing to pay for them for an outrageous price, let them. If someone is willing to help another to get a pin, bless their generousity. If you do not get a pin, accept this outcome for the moment and hope that maybe in the future you will come across it again. Whether it is in trade or for a price you are willing to accept.
Communication over the internet is always misinterpreted and people are easily offended. So, everyone should always remember to take a step back, breathe, and try to understand what is being said if they feel offended.
So, Laz, I know you feel offended, but I think Karkura never intended to offend you. I hope you see she only meant she believes that if someone took the time to get something, they should have the right to do with it as they please. And, Karkura, I hope you realize Laz is more attached to the losses in this situation and only hope that things had turn out better.
I hope that everyone remembesr that these are just pins. They will come and go, and another pin will be designed and produced in its place. There will be plenty more to come in the future.
Pins are not the most important things in life. Do not rush to possess all that you desire, or you may miss out on what is really important. Relax and enjoy pin collecting as a hobby, not a business or competition.