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Re: [OM] List of OM items I've put up on Ebay...

Subject: Re: [OM] List of OM items I've put up on Ebay...
From: ClassicVW@xxxxxxx
Date: Mon, 5 Jul 1999 21:15:10 EDT
In a message dated 7/5/99 7:53:16 PM EST, cstrat@xxxxxxxxx writes:

<< As for 'making money' - not likely. The 50mm f/1.4 lens is one I bought on
 Ebay for $90.00, only later finding out about its flaws which were not
 disclosed. I'll be lucky to sell it for $40-$50 since I am disclosing what
 IS wrong with it.
 
 Your point about offering it on the list first is well taken, I should have
 done so. It is hard, though, to establish a fair value for some of this
 stuff, and Ebay is just an efficient way to do it.
  >>
Chip, your intentions may have been good, but look at one way to look at it-
there are problems with the lens, so if you offered it here first, maybe your 
asking price would be $40 to us, who I assume, you would not want to "cheat", 
and who are knowledgeable about the OM stuff. But, put it on e-Bay, and who 
knows- some unknowing sap may bid $100 on the thing! It just seemed to some 
that you were trying to drum up interest in the e-Bay ads, THAT is what some 
listers are probably insulted about- not offering it here first. Again, I'm 
not questioning your motives, just pointing out how one can feel insulted. 
Also- an even more efficient way establish a value of an OM item is to ASK US!

George S.

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