Are you getting ridiculous offers from new members

Yes. I am new but have been sellling on cl for a dozen years. The people today are actually abrasive, insulting and threatening. They tell you your asking price is crazy and you should drop dead. It’s always the younger, tough guys behind a keyboard that wouldn’t even look you in the eye face to face. I’ve learned to ignore them and report them instantly. I love dealing with the old hippies who really know their stuff and are a joy to be around! I loath the internet troll. 

Few Economists I know would equate a Chord Dave with two hamburgers in anything but desperate times !!!!

Of all the things taught in universities the biggest loads of BS are economics and American history .

it does seem to be more common than before

We see the same thing everywhere. Driving is a good example. The rules of the road are set for a reason. But ... there is always the idiot who follows to closely, cuts everyone off or thinks the 65 MPH speed limit signs are turned upside down and really read 95 MPH.