If it doesn't hit the reserve, just make a deal with the high bidder, as you
would not have to pay eBay the commission.
Larry
Pandionhalietius@xxxxxxx wrote:
> George, I am not after top dollar (I did say in jest to an online friend that
> a bucket of money might help me ease the pain of such a loss)...but that is
> not me for anyone who knows me. The "book price" on the lens used is
> $3200--$4700" SO I should have gone ahead and asked for the $4700 because of
> the condition?
> Call me a liar if you will- but I wanted to find the most "deserving" buyer
> in a price frame that I was comfortable with. I liked the idea of an offer
> with a reason.
> A school teacher versus an Baron both having a more equal chance. Some people
> have worked VERY hard to attain wealth and position and others teach kids for
> low wages as well. I didn't want to put it out to only the elite. However,
> I was prodded by some hot responses into throwing my hands up and just say
> SCREW THE HUMANITY BIT!! $4000-cold cash! Then the naysayers could crawl
> back into their holes and the decent folks-like yourself I assume, could
> start accusing me of after money only. That is not the fact.
> I would have loved to have heard from someone that has a special project that
> this lens will fit. Putting a set price would just mean handing over the
> goods-ala eBay option 2 . The way it has turned out.
> When I opened the list for "offers/trades"-I would take it as meaning money
> and or goods.
> But I knew I couldn't come out and say-"$2000 + the best 500 word essay -Why
> I need the Zuiko 350mm f2.8". I would have probably heard too many heart
> breaking stories of dispair (I would have had a good story ready in the past
> too if the opportu ity came up).
> I have tried to do right with such a gem.
> I have failed. To eBay I lay my hope in humankind. eBay has become my
> conscious.
> The internet IS evil ! See Bill Gates and Paul Allen what you have down? -Al
> Gore I mean.... : )
> Now, what if it doesn't hit reserve?
> Then we all start again.
> Maybe I will just keep the darn trouble maker. I have been trying to get a
> picture of an albono raccon on the farm for 6 months now....yeah.... what
> better lens?
> See? There I go writing my own essay...
> Best wishes all
> John R
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