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Anyone else notice rating scales are getting inflated?

As long-time A'gon member, I'm seeing more & more items being rated "8" or "9" that clearly are not either.  Sometimes the ad text will call out a blemish, or a bent speaker post, or a faceplate scratch and then I see a high condition score (!).  Sometimes you have to pay attention to the last few posted pics. Either way, to keep this marketplace whole, I ask anyone reading this to respect the buyers intelligence and not over-rate these items.  Thanks!
jmsky
fasteddie199
32 posts
 
I see a lot of "8's" that should be "6's".
Some of these sellers must be on drugs.
markpao
519 posts
 
I notice it more with newbies, 0 ratings. 
jmsky OP
4 posts
 
I think the A’gon staff should play a more active role in rating scale accuracy.  Should be part of our listing fees?
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8th-note
402 posts
 
Totally agree with OP. My other pet peeve is lack of photos. It's amazing to me that sellers will list a piece of equipment for over $1k and provide a single photo of the gear in his rack. If they are so lazy that they won't pull it out and take photos of every side I move on. If you've ever watched Antiques Roadshow you are familiar with the phrase, "Condition is everything."
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