Hmm, mixed feelings about this issue. On the one hand, I certainly don't
mind seeing stuff posted if it deals with oletrucks, but eBay creates a
different kinda problem. Some people go to alot of trouble trying to find
bargains they can afford, and may spend a good deal of time searching
through eBay. Then when they find that one item they've been searching for,
and it is a reasonable price, what happens? Someone posts it to the group,
and now all of a sudden, that cool find is being fought over by everyone and
their brother. I see more potential for this to create hate and discontent
among the members, so why not just let everyone do their own search, find it
themselves. If they are too lazy to search themself, then too bad. And why
bother everyone else with more email they don't want just to help out these
same people who can't be bothered themselves.
I am finding less and less time to devote to actually answering peoples
requests for help because I am spending too much time having to wade through
the stuff that really isn't helping anyone out - yes, I do get other email
than just oletrucks stuff, and it all adds up.
In the case of eBay, these are NOT items that people might not ever have a
chance of finding, as everyone with internet access has the same
opportunity. Why not restrict the posting to those items that might
otherwise never be available to everyone, such as classified that might only
make a local paper, and let everyone do their own internet searching. The
argument that "hey, it saves me time if you find it for me" just doesn't
work for me.
----- Original Message -----
From: Jeff Davis <jsd51@hotmail.com>
To: <jelerath@us.ibm.com>; <oletrucks@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 15, 1999 7:26 PM
Subject: Re: [oletrucks] e-bay advertisements...boooo
> Jon, Can't answer for others but I'm with you. The eBay ads can GO!
>
> Jeff Davis
> '51 custom
>
>
> >From: jelerath@us.ibm.com
> >Reply-To: jelerath@us.ibm.com
> >To: tgreatestt@aol.com
> >CC: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >Subject: [oletrucks] e-bay advertisements...boooo
> >Date: Thu, 15 Jul 1999 16:28:19 -0600
> >
> >It seems to me that lately we are getting a lot of advertisements for
eBay,
> >they
> >all seem to begin
> >
> >"I saw this item for sale at eBay,the world's largest personal trading
> >community, and thought that you might be interested."
> >
> >Are these valued by others? I am kind of tired of them. I know where
e-bay
> >is
> >and I can do a search.
> >
> >What are your thoughts?
> >
> >Jon Elerath
> >jelerath@us.ibm.com
> >
> >
> >
> >tgreatestt@aol.com on 07/15/99 01:30:00 PM
> >
> >Please respond to tgreatestt@aol.com
> >
> >To: oletrucks@autox.team.net
> >cc:
> >Subject: [oletrucks] Interesting item on eBay web site item#131956273:
> >1954
> > Chevy Truck shop, owners manual and lit.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >I saw this item for sale at eBay, the world's largest personal trading
> >community, and thought that you might be interested.
> >
> >Title of item: 1954 Chevy Truck shop, owners manual and lit.
> >Seller: tgreatestt@aol.com
> >Starts: 07/14/99, 23:49:11 PDT
> >Ends: 07/24/99, 23:49:11 PDT
> >Price: Starts at $100.00
> >To bid on the item, go to:
> >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=131956273
> >
> >
> >Item Description:
> > This is the origianl shop manual, owners manual and factory
assembly
> >manual. The shop manual is original, it details maitanance and repair if
> >the 54
> >chevy 1/2 ton. The owners manual is a reproduction in mint condition, it
> >details taking care of your truck. It covers 1/2 ton through 2 ton. The
> >factory
> >assembly manual is also reproduction, and it has detailed blueprints of
all
> >sizes of trucks made by Chevy in '54. Im also selling an origianal
booklet
> >put
> >out by Chevy on all 1954 chevy trucks. It details color options, engine
> >options
> >and interior options and color schemes. This is origianl and in mint
> >condition
> >also. i was restoring a truck but had to sell it and now i need to get
rid
> >of
> >these. They are enormous help to anyone restoring a 54 or 551st series
> >chevy
> >truck. Purchased sepratly they would cost you $300 plus. Buyer pays
> >shipping.
> >Money order, cashiers check or personal check. Email me with any
questions.
> >Good
> >luck and thanks.
> >
> > Visit eBay, the world's largest Personal Trading Community at
> >http://www.ebay.com
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
> >
> >
> >
> >oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
>
>
> oletrucks is devoted to Chevy and GM trucks built between 1941 and 1959
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