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Hey someone named Gregory, Are you the guy who had mentioned something about bulls in a china closet when we were having the SEX and meteorites contest. I think it was you, if youre the Gregory in question, and a Pekka Slov... from Finland I believe who basically made everybody cave and quit out of the contest. What kind of elitist atitude was that anyway ?. I treat meteorites and electronic equipment with the white glove treatment , so to speak, and the only BULL was your and the Pekkas . You sound like a lawyer, could I be mistaken or is that your way of trying, in your own mind to project your self -deluded Princely qualities to the list.wow I'm awed by the name and I actually copied it from your email, unlike the barbarian who responded to my email . ~~~* Good Morning Where It Is So (IMCA 0583) Roman Nakonechny * Gregory, Some day you get the bear and some day the bear gets you. SIDDHARTA BUDDHA ca. 500 B.C.Lay off the coffee, buddy. Lawyers and coffee = CORONARY. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes Date: Mon, 14 Jul 2003 03:11:27 EDT [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm with Steve, SCREW the millions who like ebay. Please excuse my limited vocalization on the subject. Oh, time to call the damn cat in. I would have enjoyed chatting with ya'll but there's this pissed -off black bear out here in my little forest that'll kill my dumb-ass cat. Good Night, and I hope one falls right on the head of that Stinkin To High Heaven bear. And if one does, it will not be sold anywhere, it'll become a family treasure from the great beyond-Space. I dont care how ugly it is. Ebay sucks. Let's get back to over -the- phone and talking to a live human being on the other phone. Dont act like sheep . If that's opposing counsel's viewpoint, well.I rest my case. Btw, you might give some thought to coffee. ;-) Gregory _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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Roman wrote: Hey someone named Gregory, Are you the guy who had mentioned something about bulls in a china shop when we were having the SEX and meteorites contest? Good morning Roman and list, In fairness to Gregory and to save Gregory the task of searching the archives, it was I who made the bull in the china shop comment. Have a great day, Charlie __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey someone named Gregory, Are you the guy who had mentioned something about bulls in a china closet when we were having the SEX and meteorites contest. I think it was you, if youre the Gregory in question, and a Pekka Slov... from Finland I believe who basically made everybody cave and quit out of the contest. What kind of elitist atitude was that anyway ?. I treat meteorites and electronic equipment with the white glove treatment , so to speak, and the only BULL was your and the Pekkas . You sound like a lawyer, could I be mistaken or is that your way of trying, in your own mind to project your self -deluded Princely qualities to the list.wow I'm awed by the name and I actually copied it from your email, unlike the barbarian who responded to my email .Good Morning Where It Is So (IMCA 0583) Roman Nakonechny * Gregory, Some day you get the bear and some day the bear gets you. SIDDHARTA BUDDHA ca. 500 B.C. Lay off the coffee, buddy. Lawyers and coffee = CORONARY. Yeah.I remember when I had MY first beer. ;-) Gregory
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Steve, that is the dumbest thing that I have ever heard. You don't like meteorites being sold there? You are being a hypocrite now. You have bought meteorites on ebay. This discussion is really stupid, so what if one person doesn't like ebay. Millions of people do. End of story. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When it comes to my opinion of E-bay, my mind cannot be changed. I made up my mind when E-bay first appeared, and my opinon today remains the same Yes, you've made that crystal clear. ;-) The listees who have posted that they like ebay, have all offered reasons for feeling that way. Do you have any reasons for your opposing opinion? Certainly there's no value in provoking a petty argument, that's not helpful for anyone. But with so many collectors, dealers, experts, novices, and the meteorite hobby itself seemingly getting so much visibility and benefit from ebay, I suspect I'm not alone in wondering what the other side of the coin might possibly be, that makes you not just indifferent to it, but so vehemently opposed. Gregory Gregory, No need for me to rehash it now, for it is all in the archives, how many years back, I cannot remember, where I hashed out my opinion about Ebay then. I dislike Ebay, hate the meteorite sales there in fact. And if the archives don't explain it, I won't explain it now. Someday, I might sell some items there, but certainly never a meteorite. I'll just leave it at that. Steve Schoner/ams __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This discussion is really stupid[snip].End of story. I think "discussion" is rarely stupid, although "End of story" can be. ;-) Gregory
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Yes Mike, I have bought a few very select meteorites there, some thin sections three maybe four in fact, and some select tiny pieces for making thin sections. BUT YOU WILL NOTICE... I have never sold any meteorites there. And when I make an offer on a slide I set in my mind how much I want it and is as far as I go. I really hate the Ebay auction hype, and won't get caught up in it. BTW: I HATE EBAY ;- Steve Schoner.ams END OF STORY --- Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, that is the dumbest thing that I have ever heard. You don't like meteorites being sold there? You are being a hypocrite now. You have bought meteorites on ebay. This discussion is really stupid, so what if one person doesn't like ebay. Millions of people do. End of story. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When it comes to my opinion of E-bay, my mind cannot be changed. I made up my mind when E-bay first appeared, and my opinon today remains the same Yes, you've made that crystal clear. ;-) The listees who have posted that they like ebay, have all offered reasons for feeling that way. Do you have any reasons for your opposing opinion? Certainly there's no value in provoking a petty argument, that's not helpful for anyone. But with so many collectors, dealers, experts, novices, and the meteorite hobby itself seemingly getting so much visibility and benefit from ebay, I suspect I'm not alone in wondering what the other side of the coin might possibly be, that makes you not just indifferent to it, but so vehemently opposed. Gregory Gregory, No need for me to rehash it now, for it is all in the archives, how many years back, I cannot remember, where I hashed out my opinion about Ebay then. I dislike Ebay, hate the meteorite sales there in fact. And if the archives don't explain it, I won't explain it now. Someday, I might sell some items there, but certainly never a meteorite. I'll just leave it at that. Steve Schoner/ams __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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I'm with Steve, SCREW the millions who like ebay. Please excuse my limited vocalization on the subject. Oh, time to call the damn cat in. I would have enjoyed chatting with ya'll but there's this pissed -off black bear out here in my little forest that'll kill my dumb-ass cat. Good Night, and I hope one falls right on the head of that Stinkin To High Heaven bear. And if one does, it will not be sold anywhere, it'll become a family treasure from the great beyond-Space. I dont care how ugly it is. Ebay sucks. Let's get back to over -the- phone and talking to a live human being on the other phone. Dont act like sheep . From: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes Date: Sun, 13 Jul 2003 23:28:28 -0700 Steve, that is the dumbest thing that I have ever heard. You don't like meteorites being sold there? You are being a hypocrite now. You have bought meteorites on ebay. This discussion is really stupid, so what if one person doesn't like ebay. Millions of people do. End of story. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When it comes to my opinion of E-bay, my mind cannot be changed. I made up my mind when E-bay first appeared, and my opinon today remains the same Yes, you've made that crystal clear. ;-) The listees who have posted that they like ebay, have all offered reasons for feeling that way. Do you have any reasons for your opposing opinion? Certainly there's no value in provoking a petty argument, that's not helpful for anyone. But with so many collectors, dealers, experts, novices, and the meteorite hobby itself seemingly getting so much visibility and benefit from ebay, I suspect I'm not alone in wondering what the other side of the coin might possibly be, that makes you not just indifferent to it, but so vehemently opposed. Gregory Gregory, No need for me to rehash it now, for it is all in the archives, how many years back, I cannot remember, where I hashed out my opinion about Ebay then. I dislike Ebay, hate the meteorite sales there in fact. And if the archives don't explain it, I won't explain it now. Someday, I might sell some items there, but certainly never a meteorite. I'll just leave it at that. Steve Schoner/ams __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm with Steve, SCREW the millions who like ebay. Please excuse my limited vocalization on the subject. Oh, time to call the damn cat in. I would have enjoyed chatting with ya'll but there's this pissed -off black bear out here in my little forest that'll kill my dumb-ass cat. Good Night, and I hope one falls right on the head of that "Stinkin To High Heaven" bear. And if one does, it will not be sold anywhere, it'll become a family treasure from the great beyond-Space. I dont care how ugly it is. Ebay sucks. Let's get back to over -the- phone and talking to a live human being on the other phone. Dont act like sheep . If that's opposing counsel's viewpoint, well.I rest my case. Btw, you might give some thought to coffee. ;-) Gregory
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so Steve, what is your point? You buy there but dont SELL there? That makes everything ok. Ebay brought you those items that you wanted so badly that you had to register and bid on them. Steve, I like you but your argument is about as lame as a dead cat. We are all entitled to like or hate anything, but you brought it up and since you can't seem to find a solid argument for your side, just let it go and forget it. Ebay has brough tme literally hundreds upon hundreds of new customers, many are among the largest meteorite collectors out there now. Kudos to Ebay. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes Yes Mike, I have bought a few very select meteorites there, some thin sections three maybe four in fact, and some select tiny pieces for making thin sections. BUT YOU WILL NOTICE... I have never sold any meteorites there. And when I make an offer on a slide I set in my mind how much I want it and is as far as I go. I really hate the Ebay auction hype, and won't get caught up in it. BTW: I HATE EBAY ;- Steve Schoner.ams END OF STORY --- Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, that is the dumbest thing that I have ever heard. You don't like meteorites being sold there? You are being a hypocrite now. You have bought meteorites on ebay. This discussion is really stupid, so what if one person doesn't like ebay. Millions of people do. End of story. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When it comes to my opinion of E-bay, my mind cannot be changed. I made up my mind when E-bay first appeared, and my opinon today remains the same Yes, you've made that crystal clear. ;-) The listees who have posted that they like ebay, have all offered reasons for feeling that way. Do you have any reasons for your opposing opinion? Certainly there's no value in provoking a petty argument, that's not helpful for anyone. But with so many collectors, dealers, experts, novices, and the meteorite hobby itself seemingly getting so much visibility and benefit from ebay, I suspect I'm not alone in wondering what the other side of the coin might possibly be, that makes you not just indifferent to it, but so vehemently opposed. Gregory Gregory, No need for me to rehash it now, for it is all in the archives, how many years back, I cannot remember, where I hashed out my opinion about Ebay then. I dislike Ebay, hate the meteorite sales there in fact. And if the archives don't explain it, I won't explain it now. Someday, I might sell some items there, but certainly never a meteorite. I'll just leave it at that. Steve Schoner/ams __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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My point, if any, Mike, is that in the case where I bought on Ebay (which I hate) I had no other choice. I have not seen for any of the items the so called Buy Now option, and in each and every case where I did buy, which is certainly less than a dozen small items, I e-mailed the seller to find out if they would take it off auction so that we could work out a reasonable deal. I only bought-bid via E-bay (which I hate), because they wanted their auction to progress to conclusion. But in most if not all of the less than dozen cases where I bid, I made the initial contact to make a purchase off line. And in at least one of these purchases, one seller was so kind as to offer me a nice tiny slice of DAG476, after the one that sold at Ebay to another, for a price to me for much less than what that piece went for. So I appreciate that. I will not sell any meteorites at Ebay (which I hate)... EVER. Besides, I am weary of the whole argument. I don't argue very well now, after my brain injury, but my opinion remains the same. And you are right, the arument is lame. END OF STORY Steve Schoner/ams --- Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so Steve, what is your point? You buy there but dont SELL there? That makes everything ok. Ebay brought you those items that you wanted so badly that you had to register and bid on them. Steve, I like you but your argument is about as lame as a dead cat. We are all entitled to like or hate anything, but you brought it up and since you can't seem to find a solid argument for your side, just let it go and forget it. Ebay has brough tme literally hundreds upon hundreds of new customers, many are among the largest meteorite collectors out there now. Kudos to Ebay. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes Yes Mike, I have bought a few very select meteorites there, some thin sections three maybe four in fact, and some select tiny pieces for making thin sections. BUT YOU WILL NOTICE... I have never sold any meteorites there. And when I make an offer on a slide I set in my mind how much I want it and is as far as I go. I really hate the Ebay auction hype, and won't get caught up in it. BTW: I HATE EBAY ;- Steve Schoner.ams END OF STORY --- Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, that is the dumbest thing that I have ever heard. You don't like meteorites being sold there? You are being a hypocrite now. You have bought meteorites on ebay. This discussion is really stupid, so what if one person doesn't like ebay. Millions of people do. End of story. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When it comes to my opinion of E-bay, my mind cannot be changed. I made up my mind when E-bay first appeared, and my opinon today remains the same Yes, you've made that crystal clear. ;-) The listees who have posted that they like ebay, have all offered reasons for feeling that way. Do you have any reasons for your opposing opinion? Certainly there's no value in provoking a petty argument, that's not helpful for anyone. But with so many collectors, dealers, experts, novices, and the meteorite hobby itself seemingly getting so much visibility and benefit from ebay, I suspect I'm not alone in wondering what the other side of the coin might possibly be, that makes you not just indifferent to it, but so vehemently opposed. Gregory Gregory, No need for me to rehash it now, for it is all in the archives, how many years back, I cannot remember, where I hashed out my opinion about Ebay then. I dislike Ebay, hate the meteorite sales there in fact. And if the archives don't explain it, I won't explain it now. Someday, I might sell some items there, but certainly never a meteorite. I'll just leave it at that. Steve Schoner/ams __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL
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It is ok not liking auctions as a business format. Or is it ebay in particular your objectingto? Howard WuSteve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My point, if any, Mike, is that in the case where Ibought on Ebay (which I hate) I had no other choice. I have not seen for any of the items the so called"Buy Now" option, and in each and every case where Idid buy, which is certainly less than a dozen smallitems, I e-mailed the seller to find out if they wouldtake it off auction so that we could work out a"reasonable" deal.I only bought-bid via E-bay (which I hate), becausethey wanted their "auction" to progress to conclusion.But in most if not all of the less than dozen caseswhere I bid, I made the initial contact to make apurchase off line. And in at least one of thesepurchases, one seller was so kind as to offer me anice tiny slice of DAG476, after the one that sold atEbay to another, for a price to me for much less thanwhat that piece went for. So I appreciate that.I will not sell any meteorites at Ebay (which Ihate)... EVER.Besides, I am weary of the whole argument. I don'targue very well now, after my brain injury, but myopinion remains the same.And you are right, the arument is lame.END OF STORYSteve Schoner/ams--- Michael Farmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: so Steve, what is your point? You buy there but dont SELL there? That makes everything ok. Ebay brought you those items that you wanted so badly that you had to register and bid on them. Steve, I like you but your argument is about as lame as a dead cat. We are all entitled to like or hate anything, but you brought it up and since you can't seem to find a solid argument for your side, just let it go and forget it. Ebay has brough tme literally hundreds upon hundreds of new customers, many are among the largest meteorite collectors out there now. Kudos to Ebay. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: "Steve Schoner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Michael Farmer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and DislikesYes Mike, I have bought a few very select meteorites there, some thin sections three maybe four in fact, and some select tiny pieces for making thin sections. BUT YOU WILL NOTICE... I have never sold any meteorites there. And when I make an offer on a slide I set in my mind how much I want it and is as far as I go. I really hate the Ebay auction hype, and won't get caught up in it. BTW: I HATE EBAY ;- Steve Schoner.ams END OF STORY --- Michael Farmer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>wrote: Steve, that is the dumbest thing that I have ever heard. You don't like meteorites being sold there? You are being a hypocrite now. You have bought meteorites on ebay. This discussion is really stupid, so what if one person doesn't like ebay. Millions of people do. End of story. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: "Steve Schoner" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When it comes to my opinion of E-bay, my mind cannot be changed. I made up my mind when E-bay first appeared, and my opinon today remains the same Yes, you've made that crystal clear. ;-) The listees who have posted that they like ebay, have all offered reasons for feeling that way. Do you have any reasons for your opposing opinion? Certainly there's no value in provoking a petty argument, that's not helpful for anyone. But with so many collectors, dealers, experts, novices, and the meteorite "hobby" itself seemingly getting so much visibility and benefit from ebay, I suspect I'm not alone in wondering what the other side of the coin might possibly be, that makes you not just indifferent to it, but so vehemently opposed. Gregory Gregory, No need for me to rehash it now, for it is all in thearchives, how many years back, I cannot remember,where I hashed out my opinion about Ebay then. I dislike Ebay, hate the meteorite sales there infact. And if the archives don't explain it, I won't explainit now. Someday, I might sell some items there, but certainlynever a meteorite. I'll just leave it at that. Steve Schoner/ams __Do you Yahoo!?SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month!http://sbc.yahoo.com __Meteorite-list mailing list[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
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the rules, and that is truejust by your very words. Thanks and I hope you continue to recovery and feel better Mark M. Phoenix AZ - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, July 14, 2003 10:04 AM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes My point, if any, Mike, is that in the case where I bought on Ebay (which I hate) I had no other choice. I have not seen for any of the items the so called Buy Now option, and in each and every case where I did buy, which is certainly less than a dozen small items, I e-mailed the seller to find out if they would take it off auction so that we could work out a reasonable deal. I only bought-bid via E-bay (which I hate), because they wanted their auction to progress to conclusion. But in most if not all of the less than dozen cases where I bid, I made the initial contact to make a purchase off line. And in at least one of these purchases, one seller was so kind as to offer me a nice tiny slice of DAG476, after the one that sold at Ebay to another, for a price to me for much less than what that piece went for. So I appreciate that. I will not sell any meteorites at Ebay (which I hate)... EVER. Besides, I am weary of the whole argument. I don't argue very well now, after my brain injury, but my opinion remains the same. And you are right, the arument is lame. END OF STORY Steve Schoner/ams --- Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: so Steve, what is your point? You buy there but dont SELL there? That makes everything ok. Ebay brought you those items that you wanted so badly that you had to register and bid on them. Steve, I like you but your argument is about as lame as a dead cat. We are all entitled to like or hate anything, but you brought it up and since you can't seem to find a solid argument for your side, just let it go and forget it. Ebay has brough tme literally hundreds upon hundreds of new customers, many are among the largest meteorite collectors out there now. Kudos to Ebay. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 11:38 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes Yes Mike, I have bought a few very select meteorites there, some thin sections three maybe four in fact, and some select tiny pieces for making thin sections. BUT YOU WILL NOTICE... I have never sold any meteorites there. And when I make an offer on a slide I set in my mind how much I want it and is as far as I go. I really hate the Ebay auction hype, and won't get caught up in it. BTW: I HATE EBAY ;- Steve Schoner.ams END OF STORY --- Michael Farmer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, that is the dumbest thing that I have ever heard. You don't like meteorites being sold there? You are being a hypocrite now. You have bought meteorites on ebay. This discussion is really stupid, so what if one person doesn't like ebay. Millions of people do. End of story. Mike Farmer - Original Message - From: Steve Schoner [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, July 13, 2003 9:49 PM Subject: Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When it comes to my opinion of E-bay, my mind cannot be changed. I made up my mind when E-bay first appeared, and my opinon today remains the same Yes, you've made that crystal clear. ;-) The listees who have posted that they like ebay, have all offered reasons for feeling that way. Do you have any reasons for your opposing opinion? Certainly there's no value in provoking a petty argument, that's not helpful for anyone. But with so many collectors, dealers, experts, novices, and the meteorite hobby itself seemingly getting so much visibility and benefit from ebay, I suspect I'm not alone in wondering what the other side of the coin might possibly be, that makes you not just indifferent to it, but so vehemently opposed. Gregory Gregory, No need for me to rehash it now, for it is all in the archives, how many years back, I cannot remember, where I hashed out my opinion about Ebay then. I dislike Ebay, hate the meteorite sales there in fact. And if the archives don't explain it, I won't explain it now. Someday, I might sell some
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When it comes to my opinion of E-bay, my mind cannot be changed. I made up my mind when E-bay first appeared, and my opinon today remains the same Yes, you've made that crystal clear. ;-) The listees who have posted that they like ebay, have all offered reasons for feeling that way. Do you have any reasons for your opposing opinion? Certainly there's no value in provoking a petty argument, that's not helpful for anyone. But with so many collectors, dealers, experts, novices, and the meteorite "hobby" itself seemingly getting so much visibility and benefit from ebay, I suspect I'm not alone in wondering what the other side of the coin might possibly be, that makes you not just indifferent to it, but so vehemently opposed. Gregory
Re: [meteorite-list] Re: eBay Likes and Dislikes
--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: When it comes to my opinion of E-bay, my mind cannot be changed. I made up my mind when E-bay first appeared, and my opinon today remains the same Yes, you've made that crystal clear. ;-) The listees who have posted that they like ebay, have all offered reasons for feeling that way. Do you have any reasons for your opposing opinion? Certainly there's no value in provoking a petty argument, that's not helpful for anyone. But with so many collectors, dealers, experts, novices, and the meteorite hobby itself seemingly getting so much visibility and benefit from ebay, I suspect I'm not alone in wondering what the other side of the coin might possibly be, that makes you not just indifferent to it, but so vehemently opposed. Gregory Gregory, No need for me to rehash it now, for it is all in the archives, how many years back, I cannot remember, where I hashed out my opinion about Ebay then. I dislike Ebay, hate the meteorite sales there in fact. And if the archives don't explain it, I won't explain it now. Someday, I might sell some items there, but certainly never a meteorite. I'll just leave it at that. Steve Schoner/ams __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com __ Meteorite-list mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.pairlist.net/mailman/listinfo/meteorite-list
