In this case, I personally side with Chris. But then again, we all know my
history about such things, particularly ethics (remember the seats and the
"vender" who sold them for "storage fees"?). In my opinion, once someone says
"yes" as was documented, the deal is done. As you may recall in the '68
roadster I purchased off of ebay, someone tried to steal it from me for several
thousand dollars more, but the guy who I purchased it from was a man of honor,
and so he honored his commitment to me. A person's word is worth a lot.
Karma: It's not just a concept, it's a way of life....
Greg Burrows
Chris Robertson wrote:
> Lee,
>
> You not only "tendered an offer," but you accepted an offer. Look here:
>
> >From: "Lehinger" <Lehinger@fwi.com>
> >Reply-To: <Lehinger@fwi.com>
> >To: "'Chris Robertson'" <ckrobertson@hotmail.com>
> >Subject: RE: Empi rims
> >Date: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 18:37:21 -0500
> >
> >You got a deal... I'll send them out Airborne, as I get a good discount.
> >I'll pack them up tonight & weigh them, contact Airborne for an approx
> >cost,
> >and post you.
> >
> >THX!
> >Lee
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Chris Robertson [mailto:ckrobertson@hotmail.com]
> >Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 5:58 PM
> >To: lehinger@mail.fwi.com
> >Subject: Empi rims
> >
> >
> >Lee,
> >
> >I'd like to buy the Empi rims. I'll pay the $150 as offered if you'll
> >split
> >the shipping cost.
> >
> >I think UPS ground should be about $16-20 if boxed together.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Chris Robertson
>
> >From: "Lehinger" <Lehinger@fwi.com>
> >Reply-To: "Lehinger" <Lehinger@fwi.com>
> >To: "'Chris Robertson'" <ckrobertson@hotmail.com>, "Datsun-Roadsters
> >\(E-mail\)" <Datsun-Roadsters@autox.team.net>
> >Subject: RE: Empi wheels and list advertising problem
> >Date: Sun, 12 May 2002 18:54:56 -0500
> >
> >Chris- The whole point of offering for sale to the list is to make parts
> >available. I tendered an offer to sale, you offered a price. Nothing of
> >value has been exchanged, ie: no MO or check.
> >
> >I am not a parts house, and am selling excess parts to fund my car
> >restoration. Highest offer closes the sale. The $50 difference is 1/3 of
> >the
> >price you offered... I have given you the opportunity to at least match
> >that
> >offer, and will hold that until Monday at 12:00.
> >
> >Its not like you or someone sent money for a part, and the part never
> >shipped... you were made aware of the higher price, and offered to match...
> >
> >Your choice...
> >
> >I've been away from email with work & family.
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> >[mailto:owner-datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Chris
> >Robertson
> >Sent: Sunday, May 12, 2002 1:46 PM
> >To: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
> >Subject: Empi wheels and list advertising problem
> >
> >
> >I have a dilemma involving a purchase from a listmember and am asking for
> >advice/solutions. I apologize in advance for going public with this
> >problem, but I feel it is important as the items in question were first
> >advertised to this list.
> >
> >I recently agreed to buy a pair of Empi Wheels from Lee Ehinger. The price
> >was agreed upon by both of us. Shortly after this, I received an email
> >stating that he got higher offers on the wheels (not much higher, we're
> >talking $50 here) and if I still wanted them, I would have to beat the
> >other
> >offers. No maoney was exchanged.
> >
> >I maintain that once a price is agreed upon, the deal is closed and the
> >price shouldn't be raised. If you want the highest bid, then you should
> >use
> >eBay.
> >
> >A side note: Before getting the email about the price increase, I commited
> >to buy another pair of Empi wheels to complete the set. If someone on the
> >list has already bought Lee's pair, please contact me if you are interested
> >in this pair as they do me no good.
> >
> >Chris Robertson
> >
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