Don,
I couldn't agree with you more and just in case you all didn't know, my ebay
name is Koolau_Koa. Thanks for not bidding :)
Mark Bullard
'74 TR6
Kailua, HI
>On Wed, 19 Feb 2003 22:42:09 -0500 Don Malling <dmallin@attglobal.net>
wrote.
>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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