Hi Ron,
I was not trying to pass judgement or my opinion of Paul as a business man
in any way. I simply used that scenario as an example of what has not been
allowed on this list for the past 2 years. There have been some who
continue to try and auction their products to this list and I agree with
George and others that they should stop.
I have absolutely no problem with list members selling on this list. I have
a major problem when someone tries to auction something here. When these
sellers refuse to state their asking price - I call that an auction.
Buddy Walters
-----Original Message-----
From:Ron Spolarich
Subject: RE: [OM] Selling to this List
I agree with you Buddy. However, in defense of Paul let me say this.
I've had nothing but honest and fair service from him.
RonS
Buddy stated:
<Hi All,
I must agree with George and some others on this issue.
If a list member wants to sell something to this list then they should:
A) List the items.
B) Give a description of the condition.
C) LIST A SALES PRICE!!!!
This B.S. of "Make me an offer", "How much will you pay" or "email me and if
you are a list member I'll cut you a sweetheart deal", is nothing more than
an informal Auction.
The seller is trying to work the price up by using the list members as the
audience.
If you want to sell to this list, fine. But, state your price!
I am sure many on this list will remember the "WARS" Lee Hawkins had with
"olympus guy - paul" when paul was trying to use this forum as a marketing
arm for his personal gain.
If Lee were still on the list, I have a pretty good guess what he would have
to say.
'This List is for the education of Olympus products and Photography. NOT
for making Money!'
Buddy Walters>
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