Hi Dave...I'm new to the "list"...I concur with your letter 100%...Martin
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From: Dave Bulger <david_bulger@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Monday, June 19, 2000 6:59 AM
Subject: [OM] Listee equipment sales and prices (Long & OT)
>Zuiks,
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>Sheesh! This selling equipment to the list is getting a bit difficult!
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>I've received 17 replies to my list of equipment for sale on Saturday,
>mostly regarding the 24/2.8. One of the replies informed me that it was
>good that I offered stuff to the list first because it was "list policy" to
>do so. Three of the replies started off by telling me that since I had
>gotten a good deal on this package, they expected very low pricing on
>anything they purchased. One reply told me that I was being "selfish and
>greedy" (direct quote) for asking what I have for some of the items. In
>this case, the 24/2.8.
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>Granted, had I posted prices initially, I probably would never have heard
>from these folks. That mistake won't happen again.
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>First, for the newer listees, there is NO list policy regarding selling
>equipment to the list before hitting eBay or other sales mediums. If you
>want to see a piece of equipment used by someone you know will really
>appreciate it, offer it to the list. If you want maximum $ for something,
>hit eBay or some other venue. But don't feel obligated to sell to the list
>because you belong to it -- it's your equipment and your money, and it's
>disposition is solely at your discretion. Further, list policies are
common
>sense and primarily deal with how to get along with others.
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>Second, for my personal sales, if you don't like the price, don't buy it.
>But don't offer unsolicited negative opinions as to my sales practices or
>prices. If you don't think you're getting a good deal, go elsewhere. It's
>not going to hurt my feelings in the slightest. Until this weekend, the
>sales I offered to the list consisted of items I had upgraded or decided I
>didn't use. The were priced accordingly, and to my knowledge, everyone has
>been completely happy with their purchases, and some have told me that I
>charged too little for what they received.
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>I'd appreciate feedback from the saner members of the list on this -- the
>price for the aforementioned 24/2.8 is $170. This includes a lens that's
>perfect in every way I know how to check, the OM shade, the OM case, front
&
>rear OM caps, beat up UV filter, shipping in the US, and a two week
>no-questions-asked return policy. The price itself is $1 more than Skip
>William's eBay average price for this lens (thanks Skip!). The listee
>bonuses include a) a superb-condition lens accurately described and with
all
>accessories, some of which are a bit hard to find, b) purchase from someone
>they "know" as well as can be expected through the internet, c) a two week
>return period without questions, and d) free shipping (not much, but every
>little bit...). While you could possibly get this same deal through eBay,
>you'd wait a while for it, I imagine.
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>Sorry for the long OT stuff -- jes' had to get this out.
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>Thanks,
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>Dave
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