I agree with Corey.
I have recognized list member's email addresses on eBay and have
declined to bid against them. Gives me a funny feeling to out bid
someone who has helped me, or worst yet to not out bid them but succeed
only in raising the price on them. I decline to bid against them.
Maybe others don't agree, but I don't mind having members try to sell on
the list when they are willing to state a more or less fixed price -- "I
would like to get $xxx.xx but am willing to take offers." or "$xxx.xx
firm". Fact is I trust the folks on the list, and would be willing to
pay more for an item from them than on eBay. Interestingly enough, I
would also probably be willing to sell to them for less.
Something funny about bidding against a list member on eBay...
Just how it strikes me...others may not agree.
Don Malling
cm.sherman@verizon.net wrote:
>
> I ought to shy away from this issue, but this hits a nerve -- I agree with
> Fred.
>
> This LIST is the collaborative effort of many individuals - vendors,
> manufacturers and enthusiasts - who choose to discuss & address various
> problems, issue & questions for the benefit of ALL that participate
> without financial interest or personal gain.
>
> For example:
>
> Don Mailing effort to acquire Gunst bearings at cost;
> Mark Macy's offer to stamp commission plates for free;
> Walter Fogle sending parts for Windscreen washer pump;
> my own effort of TR6 seat track o-rings at cost (16 for $2.00),
> or Reproduction of British Leyland Bill of Sale documents for free;
>
> Posting your eBay items here creates rivalry amongst friends and peers,
> who may seek the same part.
>
> Here are a few suggestions:
>
> [ ] List your items for free
> [ ] Post an item with a fixed price (like so many other have in the past)
> [ ] Solicit email addresses for your own direct mail (per Jay Welch)
> [ ] participate in a different List (e.g., autojumble)
> [ ] create a web site (e.g., Richard Seaton)
>
> But please don't make it sound like you're providing a 'public service' to
> the List - unless the proceeds of the auction are to be distributed back
> to the List or charitable organization.
>
> IMHO, Corey
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