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@Dirty_Harry
I understand what you're saying, but I don't think there is anyone here making good money as such. And you could argue that by selling all these parts, this is their service to the forum - and it isn't exactly easy money.
Let's say seller A goes and buys parts X, Y and Z from a jumble, then offers them on here for twice what he paid - maybe items of value £20-40 pounds - and he includes postage. He's had to go and buy them in the first place, pay a little to the jumble organiser, maybe pay for some petrol getting there, get them home, post a thread on here, respond to questions, and then ship them. It doesn't sound like such easy money now - and I for one do not have the time or option to visit jumbles, so I'd gladly pay his asking price.
At the end of the day, how do you draw the line? When does the amount that someone sells become too much? It's all opinion, and that's why I don't think you can impose rules on sellers. It just isn't fair.