You make a good point and I have seen it happen. But I can honestly say that I haven't had that happen to me. Been here since 13 and I have definitely run into 2 or 3 jerkoffs but that's to be expected.if I don't get outbid by the next neckbeard that PMs you.
(this is the new way of telling a sailor you want their item at their asking price, at least until the PTB finally create/authorize/allow a real auction function on ODT.)
I still say that there's plenty of good deals to be had here every week. You just have to be quick and ready to ride. The good deals are gone in minutes.