So now instead of having threads offering things for sale, which can
subsequently be handled via p-mail, we will be having open list inquiries at
to the value of any number of used Vanagon parts. Along with that will be
the inevitable debates about what the true fair market value of any Vanagon
part is. I really don't see that we are solving any problems.

Let people offer thing for sale here on the list for $XXX dollars Or Best
Offer. It can be handled via p-mail. The price for the buyer (a list member)
will likely be less than on eBay because the pool of potential buyers is
smaller.

Doesn't bother me a bit. Just keep the use of bandwidth reasonable, and take
care of the details via p-mail.

Cheers,
Bruce
motorbruce

>From: Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
>Reply-To: Jim Felder <felder@KNOLOGY.NET>
>To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>Subject: Re: I don't like this Re: SA grille for sale.bidding update
>Date: Thu, 3 Jun 2004 20:57:48 -0500
>
>I agree. Auctions are for people in the business to make money from
>their auctions. If that's your bag, there's ebay.  The notion of a
>price dependent on demand seems to me to run contrary to the spirit of
>this list. If one were without the resources this list offers, it would
>be reasonable to claim that one didn't know the value of this part or
>the other, and needed an auction format to determine the value. But
>with a resource such as this list, it's not necessary to resort to an
>auction to determine a fair price. There's expertise here, let's avail
>ourselves of it.
>
>I think if someone has an item to sell to the list, they should ask
>first what is a fair price for it. I imagine they would get an honest
>answer, and think they should sell the item accordingly.
>
>I don't have anything against auctions, but there's ebay for that.
>
>Just my .02
>
>Jim