I appreciate it when there's a list of For Sale items circulated, with prices, on this reflector. I have said that I agree with those who dislike REPLIES to those postings when they also include the lengthy list already seen. It is clutter and it is not necessary.
It puzzles me when people feel they have economized on their time and effort by circulating such lists to multiple reflectors and sites. I happen to be a principal in amfone.net, having put our Brian/W5AMI and Gary/W2INR together for a succession a few years ago. Don posted a point here that he is limited to "2 kinds of online sales: mailing lists and eBay. Selling on the mailing lists is easier." I would like to understand why it is easier to sell via the mailing lists, Don. If a seller wishes to target a specific audience, and have those wares persist at a location that can be seen for a prolonged period of time, then a "For Sale" section on a popular website apepars to provide a better venue. Not only can a customer come back to the list of items more easily, but the seller can update what's been sold for all to see instead of having to reply for the next while to a variety of direct emails still inquiring. amfone.net's postings can be edited or revised, and buyers can post questions and negotiate deals on site or privately. Pictures can be posted, and it just seems to be a more comprehensive way to do business for about the same amount of effort. Paul/VJB __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
