[CR]Re: List rules-was Hetchins and Baines for sale

(Example: Framebuilding:Restoration)

From: <brucerobbins@supanet.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Date: Wed, 22 Oct 2003 15:11:47 +0100
Subject: [CR]Re: List rules-was Hetchins and Baines for sale


> From: LouDeeter@aol.com
>
> In a message dated 10/22/2003 7:50:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net writes:
> > I saw the site, but he doesn't state any asking prices. I'm always
> > uncomfortable with these "make an offer" situations. If he
> > wants to conduct
> > an auction, he should go to eBay.
>
> And, list rules require a price as well. While I believe outing private offerings of collectible bicycles is a service to our hobby, I also believe we should follow the rules, even in cases such as this. I agree with Jerry. Lou Deeter, Orlando FL

Lou,

Taken to its logical conclusion, your proposition would also mean a ban on all Ebay outings on the list. A quick check of the Archives reveals that you're a not infrequent "outer" of Ebay offerings. What's the difference here? I could understand your opposition if it was based on the fact (debatable) that Ebay auctions offer a degree of protection for the buyer and private invitations to make an offer don't but that's not your arguement, is it?

Bruce
Dundee
Scotland