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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