[Coco] Theoretical Question

[Mike Rowen]

I would have to agree that "floating" the item availability on lists, blogs, etc is good to see if there is interest. Even this list is good as many of us have other systems we toy with. We also belong to other lists and can spread the word further. If no one shows an interest, eBay is pretty much the last stop and it simply goes to the highest bidder, regardless of what you may think of the buyer.

I personally have made several person to person purchases and trades through this and other lists. It is nice to get first crack at an item before eBay gets involved. :)

Cheers,
-Mike

On Jun 25, 2012, at 3:17 PM, "tonym" <tonym at compusource.net> wrote:

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>> ---- Original Message ----
>> From: "Allen Huffman" <alsplace at pobox.com>
>> Sent: 6/25/2012 1:54:01 PM
>> To: "CoCoList for Color Computer Enthusiasts" <coco at maltedmedia.com>
>> Subject: Re: [Coco] Theoretical Question
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>> On Jun 25, 2012, at 12:51 PM, Juan Castro <jccyc1965 at gmail.com> wrote:
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>> For starters, I'd begin by offering my stuff in the applicable mailing
>> lists to see if another fellow hobbyist wants to buy it. That should keep
>> the need to sell on eBay to a minimum. Nudge nudge. Wink wink. ;)
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> Not a CoCo item - Apple II Plus (console only - no drives or monitor)
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>> And, e-bay is an agreement to sell to the bidder, assuming they pay, so canceling would be a violation of that agreement. If you want to choose the buyer, run a classified or Craig's List >and hope someone sees it and you do not get ripped off.
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> Auction hasn't ended - I started it last night, so it's not that the person won and I want to cancel the transaction.
> I saw the bid, and recognized the ID as someone who turns stuff over for a profit. I'm all for capitalism, but vintage computers as a hobby are getting expensive
> with these sharks out there, and denies those that would WANT an item, the ability to get it.
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