[FC] Buying/Selling on the Corvanatics list

[Daniel Monasterio]

I agree with Bob.
Daniel

> Date: Wed, 28 Dec 2011 10:09:48 -0500
> From: Vairtec at optonline.net
> To: corvanatics at corvair.org
> Subject: Re: [FC] Buying/Selling on the Corvanatics list
> 
> On 12/28/2011 9:57 AM, Dave Sanger wrote:
> > Fellow Members:
> >
> > I suggest that Corvanatics communications be used exchange of technical information and items of interest to all members; it should not be used as a substitute for eBay or Craigs List for people wanting to buy and sell merchandise. Just my thoughts!
> 
> Hi, Dave--
> 
> In principle, I agree with you -- the Corvanatics list should not be a 
> substitute for eBay or Craigslist.  But in this case, the listmember 
> wrote a brief and concise "parts wanted" note, so I do not find it in 
> appropriate.
> 
> Admittedly, this individual posts such "parts wanted" messages with some 
> frequency, but they are always brief, with a relevant subject line, with 
> his name attached, so here again I am not bothered by it.
> 
> Further, his notes have been FC-specific, as opposed to being about 
> Corvairs in general or even other vehicles.
> 
> Were any individual posting regularly to sell items, such that it began 
> to border on commercial enterprise, then I might sing a different tune.  
> If any individual were to abuse the privilege, seeking or offering parts 
> not relevant to FC owners, I might view things differently.
> 
> But in general, I find messages such as the recent "parts wanted" 
> listing to be consistent with the notion of FC owners helping one another.
> 
> --Bob
> 
> 
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