I don't think anybody disagrees with that Jimmy. What people don't like is how the hobby is turning into some kind of cut throat 'me me me' enterprise - where previously people were helping out friends and genuinely networking for enjoyment.
Facebook has changed things completely, IMO. I cant recall a facebook thread where I've learned something new, or even seen a genuinely interesting debate. It's all 'if this grades xx, what will it be worth', which is a real shame. Its life, I understand that, but it's a shame nonetheless and largely down to the capital that people now have to sink into the hobby; when a figure was £100 I couldn't give a crap what it was worth - now I'm spending £1000 or more, I need to have an eye on that - 99% of people are probably similar.
I don't see the problem with someone winning a vectis auction and selling it on, or an ebay auction for that matter - if the price is too high, it won't sell. Also, take Zach's ebay auctions of the Leia and Han 30bk (lets ignore the Luke) - he made a few hundred quid but had shipping risks, grading risks, paypal chargeback risks, postage hassles - would I spend money to make 15% with those risks?... no chance, its just not good business sense; 1 bad deal and you're down for a year!
I cant believe many of the vectis sales are going to dealers - maybe some are sold through buyers remorse or something else coming along, yes... but out and out dealers - I really doubt it.