In a message dated 5/8/05 2:36:55 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> I agree with everything you say.� And I also hear your frustration because > there's nothing you can do to level the playing field, and you find yourself > backed up against your own integrity.� The important question is, exactly > how > does this misrepresentation affect your business. > Bill, Actually, this misrepresentation does not affect my business at all. I am not frustrated about, or do I feel the need to level the playing field, nor do I find myself backed up against my own integrity. I work primarily with professionals who would not be likely to be involved with a sale like this. As far as leveling the playing field, I am not interested in rebuilding horns to resell and I have absolutely no question about the quality of our work. I also do not feel backed up against my own integrity. We each choose the level of our integrity and we live by it. I chose to point the details of this one sale to the list, not because it offended me as a horn craftsman, but because it offended me as a performer and a teacher. When you state in your e-mail- "What I don't see is why they are compelled to lie in the first place. � Maybe that's the real tragedy, that society has slipped to the point where people don't recognize truth from fiction. � Even if the truth isn't damaging, make up a lie anyway." Here you are getting to the sense of why I hate this type of behavior and wanted to expose it to the list. This is not the first sale of its type from this seller. I hate seeing people being deceived by companies or individuals like this. E bay can be the source of many good high quality items, but as I originally stated it is important to be watchful and careful. I do not feel the need to discuss the details of this thread any more . The information is out there and anyone who reads it can respond appropiately for themselves. Paul Navarro _______________________________________________ post: [email protected] unsubscribe or set options at http://music.memphis.edu/mailman/options/horn/archive%40jab.org
