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In some cases, I'm pretending that you addressed me instead of Mike, so
if it looks like I'm answering for him, that's not my intent.
Steve Scott wrote:
>
> Mike Stanley wrote in message ...
> > Steve Scott <sls@jane-villa.demon.co.uk> wrote:
> > > A. If you want to sell something start your own thread.
> >
> > This isn't "your" thread, you know.
>
> Not in the literal sense of the word no, but I was the originator and the
> sole contributor for a considerable time. Let's just say I adopted it.
I guess you have the 'right' to feel some kind of artificial ownership,
but you're likely to be hurt (annoyed, whatever) when you find out that
others disagree.
> > It sounds like you don't want competition.
>
> Of course I don't, show me a seller who does! You'll be telling us next
> that you relish being outbid by other buyers :)
No, but I do like having an active market so that prices are as accurate
as possible. Being outbid and having competition as a seller are part
and parcel with having the outstanding medium for exchange.
> > something tells me whining like this doesn't do you much good in a lot of
> people's eyes.
>
> I really don't think anybody gives a toss Mike. I dare say they would speak
> for themselves if they did. I think you're flattering yourself if you
> believe you have the authority to represent the views of "a lot of people".
> Perhaps best to stick to your own opinion.
Look, if you don't want comments, don't post to a public forum. You
could have emailed the person and this whole thread wouldn't have
happened. I am not "a lot of people" either, but I'm with Mike in his
expressed opinions on this matter. Why would you assume that others
don't agree with him?
> Like I said earlier, it is the principle (thanks Larry) that I'm objecting
> to.
> 1 auction,1 seller. If there are 3 folks selling the same item then there
> should be 3
Should? Why should there? Why should an auction be one seller with
bidders competing instead of one buyer with sellers competing? At work,
when we want to make big purchases, we have to take bids from potential
sellers...what's wrong with that system (well, lots actually, but it
could work quite nicely)?
> auctions. Why don't you ask if you can advertise you Lego for sale in your
> local toyshop window? I'm sure the shopkeeper will explain in words of one
> syllable :)
Or maybe they'd use three...con-sign-ment
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Sincerely,
Christopher L. Weeks
central Missouri, USA
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