I hear what you are saying about the Marketplace here and I guess it makes sense, for some, but I see the UU Marketplace differently. I like buying and selling there because I see it as being populated by knowledgeable ukulele enthusiasts who know their stuff. Mostly, these are people who treat their ukuleles like treasures, and looking to get a fair value on a great uke, when either buying or selling. When you post on the Marketplace, you better have your facts correct and your price better be in the ballpark, or expect a correction to follow, almost immediately. I have done dozens of purchases on the marketplace and only once it occured that the uke delivered was not as described. I have found this marketplace to be the best and safest place to sell my ukuleles. As for purchasing, I have bought many older ukes that look brand new, and when there is wear, the seller usually goes out of their way to state it and show pics. Maybe I'm different than others, but I put a great deal of trust in buying and selling from UU marketplace and rarely is it because I am looking to score low price or a deal. What I like most is that I feel I will always pay a fair price here and that is important to me.