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Re: e-commerce (was Technic shuttle etc)
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lugnet.off-topic.debate
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Mon, 6 Dec 1999 22:59:12 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.debate, Larry Pieniazek writes:
> Jasper Janssen wrote:
> >
> > On Thu, 2 Dec 1999 21:09:24 GMT, Larry Pieniazek <lar@voyager.net>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Why? In other words, why is my need for 20 any LESS valid than anyone
> > > elses need for 1? Usually, the market allows me to satisfy my need. IF I
> > > am willing to pay more for all 20 than those that want one are willing
> > > to, in other words, demonstrating that my need is greater.
> >
> > No, no, no. Your need for 20 isn't less valid than someone else's need
> > for 1. But 20 persons needing one getting satisfied _does_ make for a
> > larger overall level of happiness.
>
> How so? I am more than 20 times increased in happiness than the average
> increase in happiness of those 20 other fellas... so the larger overall
> level of happiness is on my side...
>
> :-)
Not to mention the increase in happiness about being able to debate about
it... <duck>
James
http://www.shades-of-night.com/lego/
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