I look at both. Just bc someone's a good buyer doesn't mean they're a good seller or vice versa. But I only look at feedback if there's any negatives or red flags.
Something to consider is there's what, 40-50K members here and this thread has only gotten 800 some-odd replies, an multiple posts by the same members.
Wasn't there an option to pay and be ad free at one time? I believe I paid for that instead of opting for the supporter badge. I felt like I was supporting the site and getting less ads which was a win for me even though I didn't get the icon. I also buy new shirts everytime they come out...
Who cares about flippers anyway? There's obvious flippers on here anyway, so? If you don't like the price, move along, that's what I do. I mean, Hell, the cheap **** ain't selling either.