Just one rule:
If you want it, don't mention it on the list!
Tom
On Saturday, April 13, 2002 at 8:54, ClassicVW@xxxxxxx
<olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
wrote re "Re: [OM] 180mm f2.8" saying:
> Look, eBay's a public auction place, if you see something that you want,
> don't wring your hands over "maybe a list member wants this item, perhaps I
> shouldn't bid.." you can't be expected to learn all our eBay names, and even
> if you did, most of us use sniping programs that bid in the last few seconds
> of the auction anyway, and you won't see our interest in an item. If you do
> happen to recognize a listee's name as a bidder, and you choose not to bid,
> that's fine. That's your choice or not. There are no "rules."
>
> George S.
>
> hcbottj@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx writes:
>
> > Sorry, perhaps I was off on the question. I understand how the bidding
> > process works, but I thought there might be a "gentlemans" agreement here on
> > the list regarding Oly equipment - offer things to your friends and don't
> > try to submarine them on e*ay when you know they are bidding on an item.
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