That's true, but whatever we can do to stop admiring high prices as "great", we
at least won't be helping them to stay there.
Larry
Chris O'Neill wrote:
> On 14 Jan 2001, at 3:37, Larry wrote:
>
> > And people constantly naming ridiculous prices as "great" prices. "Oh, its
> > at $$$ its a good price, but at $$$ its a GREAT price." both being high. If
> > we start advising lower prices, they'll drop at least a bit.
>
> Hmmmm.... a couple of comments come to mind.
>
> 1. Anytime I've seen anyone mention prices, they've been pretty bang
> on at least in my experience. I think if someone quoted something that
> was out of line with market value, others would probably jump in and
> correct it.
>
> 2. If what you mean by "high" is "higher than you can afford," you're not
> alone. I can't afford some of the more exotic stuff, either, but that
> doesn't mean it's high... it just means I can't afford it. 'Nuther words,
> stuff sells for what the market will bear.
>
> 3. I doubt that this list has all *that* much influences on prices. It's a
> big world out there, and while we're significant in number, there's alot
> more people out there buying the stuff than us.
>
> Just my $0.01333 (CDN$0.02 converted to US$) worth. Of course,
> you're welcome to disagree.
>
> Regards,
>
> Chris
> (Who *still* wishes the 350/2.8 were selling for US$50)
>
> ---
> I'm *not* a Zuikoholic.... I'm a Zuikohobbiest!
> Chris O'Neill (coneill@xxxxxxxxxxx)
> http://www.nucleus.com/~coneill
>
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