I wish I could give away all my parts but I paid for them too. But I would
be willing to swap. I don't expect to get anything for free but neither do I
want to get ripped off. I have a bunch of stuff I'm going to put on Ebay so
I can afford to do other things to my car - like to PnP the head and a nice
valve job.
'66 Mike
BTW - I have given a lot of parts away to friends I know and some were brand
new like a front bumper (back when they were a lot cheaper)
----- Original Message -----
From: <Fred_Katz@ci.sf.ca.us>
To: datsun roadsters <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>; Roman Rist
<ristguitars@yahoo.com>
Sent: Wednesday, June 21, 2000 6:54 PM
Subject: Re: E-Bay
> Hi Roman,
>
> eBay is not evil, as it has a purpose to serve for those who are desperate
> to get something no matter the cost.
>
> I think the datsun-roadster list is great for people to offer parts free
to
> other list members, and to help them out. But when it comes to money, no
> one is going to be happy with for-sale items on the list. Offer something
> at a price to the first taker, and the guy with the fastest connection and
> a lot of free time is first in line every time. Everyone else loses. I've
> heard of stories about guys who were first to respond, and the seller goes
> back on his word and sells it for more to someone else.
>
> I think eBay levels the playing field. Anyone gets a chance at getting the
item,
> if they're willing to pay the price above everyone else. And there is
> arbitration and rules to regulate the process.
>
> Those who do their homework or put out inquiries on our list can find the
parts
> they need. I've seen a lot of generousity on this list, where members
often give
> items for free or in trade for small stuff (like a six-pack of beer). The
> vendors should be excused for advertising items because their prices are
stable
> and available to all comers, and their expertise is freely given to the
list. So
> my 2 cents is that yes, a seller should send a note to the list about
items for
> sale, but you should point them to your eBay auction. Personally, I'd
rather see
> this list used as a means of giving parts away to those who need them.
>
> Fred
> BADROC
>
> ___________________ Reply Separator ___________________
> > Subject: E-Bay
> > Author: Roman Rist <ristguitars@yahoo.com>
> > Date: 6/21/2000 2:07 PM
> >
> > List, here is my 2 cents RE: E-Bay, Evil!
> >
> > First off to me the concept of bidding is B.S.
> >
> > Second, we have a list, (united, I hope ), and all buyers and sellers
> > of the things we need or want for our cars should be here. If not we
> > need to get more people onto the list or online. personally, I
> > disseminate the list to roadster owners like mad.
> >
> > Third, assuming that is is considered ethical to sell through the
> > list, the select market for your product, service, is right here.
> > with photopoint.com, one can send an E-mail to the list and the
> > prospective buyer can see what is offered, seems to be much more
> > direct.
> >
> > Maybe I should chill out but, I get a little offended when I hear of
> > somthing on E-Bay that I never heard of on the list. Probably ok for
> > Non-Roadsterites who happen to have roadster stuff they need to sell
> > but, for us, I think in the family, is the way to go.
> >
> > Anyway, just my opinion, feedback welcome.
> >
> > Roman Rist
> > Roadster and list fan
> >
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