Hi Murph,
I agree with your thoughts....but it often doesn't work that way!

I've decided to quit worrying about getting feedback when I buy something. After I receive the item, assuming I'm satisfied, I post positive feedback for the seller. I then look to see if they've posted feedback for me. I email the seller to let them know the item was received, and that I've left feedback....and thank them for leaving feedback for me, OR say that I hope they will leave feedback for me. Then I delete all the emails pertaining to the transaction, and I f'getabboudit. I can find better things to think about...such as....how in the heck to preserve 1955 Golden Anniversary editions of the Las Vegas Review Journal, and still be able to read them from time to time!?¿¡