We can all sit here and pretend we are all better than eachother but in actuality were just a community who is in the greed gutter. I think it is the "elites" that have caused us to be such greed mongers like they are, wanting more and more but still a hollow feeling of unachievement. (sounds like irl ey?)We carry on that behavior becuase hurt people, hurt people. Theres a few out here who have more way more than they need and wouldnt help you or piss on you if you were on fire. When you ask them about owning one item of theirs they tell you youre going to have to pay thousands of Armbraces for a item that wouldnt fetch 350a in bids. This is the root of why we are all so broken. This has created a blanket of animosity over guildwars collecting. A bunch of sad smeagols we are, looking for our ring.
Look inward dude. Majority of the community I know is helpful friendly and accommodating. Perhaps you hanging with the wrong people? Stop calling everyone (Including yourself btw) pursuing goals and self interest in a peaceful voluntary way"greedy". Stop being endlessly salty that you can't buy items that aren't for sale. Stop blaming others for unfavorable outcomes you are causing. Alternatively carry on as you are, keep playing the victim and continue being unhappy with what comes back. 
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