As I see it:

Lots of posters with only a few posts or who have been here only a short time. They may be honest, reliable and wonderful, but I will let someone else take the chance on sending them money.

Lots of routine, run-of-the-mill guns that one can buy, often for less (given shipping and FFL fees) from the LGS. I've seen a couple of used ones I thought I could buy new for less.

I posted an LCP with lots of accessories here, was told I was too high (it was a model that is hard to find at the LGS) and lowered my price.

bbtrout made an offer and I liked the way he offered, I liked the fact he'd been here a while and I liked his positive feedback, so I accepted his offer. Perfect transaction.

Sometimes, however, there's a gun or guns that everyone knows are too high and they just go BTT, BTT, BTT "forever." Some sellers are just unrealistic.

But, this is still the best forum for info, for buying and selling and for conversation. Not perfect, but pretty close.

Bob