In a message dated 1/17/99 9:22:28 AM Eastern Standard Time, lindertv@xxxxxxx
writes:
<< Instead of starting an auction himself (which he should pay commission
for) he contacts bidders directly, whose addresses he's taken from
their system. Because this happened in a more or less automated way
(standard email content) I think it is very close to spamming and told
Jan in my conversation with him. But of course some of the bidders
will be happy with Jan's offers too - I can understand that. >>
I personally disagree. While my first reaction to a similar offer from an e-
bayer was "how dare they assume I'd be interested in their items" after
thinking it over I calmed a bit and realized he was just yes, trying to sell
some items, and what if I WAS interested in the items? It would have also been
beneficial to me for saving me 10 days of bidding and counter-bidding. It's
not spamming or anything close- we can just delete it, or send a reply to
cease and desist. Yes, it is a bother somewhat, but a lot easier than trying
to contact someone who sent you an unwanted "snail mail".
I ordered from one seed company two years ago, and now in mid-January I have
just thrown my 10th catalog from 10 different companies away. THAT's
annoying.
George S.
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