I look forward to hearing about cars and parts that are available, as well as
posts from individuals looking for certain things. As far as some of the
negative comments go, such as the concern that some enterprising individuals
over-sell some items, the "buyer beware" concept still applies. But no one will
get away with shenanigans on the list for long; the lists tend to be self
policing in that regard. I know I have greater faith in dealing with people I
meet here.
Richard Feibusch wrote:
> Listers,
>
> I have received a number off-list notes that question the use of these
> lists to inform listers about cars that are for sale. I know a few of us
> regularily pass on this information to this list or other approiate lists.
> I am in a position to hear about a bunch of cars that come up for sale in
> California because of my publicity efforts on behalf of the California
> British car meets. People call me with their cars for sale as well as
> "tips" on cars they find it their local papers or at meets that they
> attended. Generally, I have no financial interest in these cars and often
> do not even know the owner or have seen the car. Sometimes they are over
> 400 miles away. I know that I have found new owners for cars from as far
> away as Texas and the new owners were thankful and let me know when they
> got their car.
>
> My question is: how do the rest of us feel about the passing on of
> cars/parts-for-sale information to the group? Is this a proper use of
> bandwidth? Is it spam? Is it a nobel service??
>
> Just wondering
>
> Cheers,
>
> Rick Feibusch
> Journalist/Appraiser
> Venice, CA
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