I agree with Denton as I have had a similar relationship with John H.
-Gene Mayeda
Denton Taylor wrote:
>
> >>For the record, I could understand PvT occasionally jumping in to sell
> things, but the "..we've got that for $..." and unsolicited postings of new
> inventory coming in was simply annoying (at best. )
> Heck, I've got business to do too, but I know my stay here would've been
> short if I tried those tactics. Most people here (I think) just don't like
> it.>>
>
> Yes, I have been thinking about the differences since this got started.
>
> JH is obviously here also to pick up a little business. And there's nothing
> wrong with that.
>
> However, he shares his tremendous store of knowledge freely, which is a
> benefit to us all.
>
> IOW, we have a 'mutually beneficial relationship'. We, the list (or at
> least I) gain knowledge. JH, in return for that knowledge, gains clients,
> and an occasional sale or two. For example, a few weeks ago I mentioned to
> the list that every time an ad for a 21/2 was published in Shutterbug at a
> reasonable price, it was sold seemingly before it hit the newsstands. JH
> responded, discreetly, that he happened to have one for sale at a
> reasonable price. Off-list, we came to an agreement. I was happy, and I
> assume JH was as well.
>
> The JH relationship to the Oly list should be a model on which all
> commercial transactions are based on...
>
> Regards,
> Denton Taylor
>
> .......................................................
> photogallery at www.dentontaylor.com
>
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