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In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, Mike Stanley writes:
> In lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade, Jonathan Lopes writes:
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> > I base my opinion on what a part is worth to me, only to me.
>
> Then a much clearer and less charged way to express what I think you meant
> to say might be:
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> I find the prices for things on Brickbay to be higher than what I'm willing
> to pay.
>
> > My statement was misinterpreted, my only point, and I stress only point was
> > the prices are too high for me. I am not slamming any individual whatsoever,
> > in fact with Brickbays success, if anyone is slammed it's me (and my opinion
> > & price expectations)
>
> I think you might want to find other uses of the term "highway robbery" and
> consider its use and apparent meaning. I'd have to say that I interpreted
> your words correctly - "highway robbery" isn't something one normally sees
> in anything other than a "man, they're practically stealing from people"
> kind of way.
>
> Glad you cleared it up, though. There are plenty of good deals (and honest
> sellers) to be found at Brickbay. Market forces kinda dictate that to a
> certain degree.
>
> > I did say 'thanks' and meant it sincerely.
>
> Ok, I did a little misinterpretation there - sorry. Given the "highway
> robbery" item and the conotation it carries, I'm sure you understand.
>
> > I will reiterate, I have had no bad experience on Brickbay & actually never
> > said I did. The prices are just to high for ME.
>
> As they are for me, truth be told. I would never pay 18 cents for a Tan 1x1
> tile. I'd just buy 10 copies of the Snowspeeder set, keep the tiles, and
> sell the rest.
>
> Nothing wrong with not wanting to spend a lot on things - and at the same
> time selling things at or near what the market allows isn't a bad thing. :)
>
> Peace.
Agreed, harsh, poor word choice on my part.
Jonathan
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| (...) Then a much clearer and less charged way to express what I think you meant to say might be: I find the prices for things on Brickbay to be higher than what I'm willing to pay. (...) I think you might want to find other uses of the term (...) (24 years ago, 6-Feb-01, to lugnet.market.buy-sell-trade)
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