Malcolm Smith wrote:
Tom Reese wrote:
I just don't buy this argument. eBay has enough people
looking at their auctions that a few PDMLers won't make any
difference.
That lens isn't mislisted under Kowa medium format or
something where it's hard to find. Anyone who does a 600mm
lens search is going to see it.
No, that's precisely it. If you're out looking for (whatever item) fair
enough, you'll find it. But what if you weren't, read the e-mail on list and
think, I'll give that a bid then....
I don't believe for a minute that it will make any difference. There are
thousands of people looking at those auctions including photography
dealers. You're not going to get a steal on eBay unless the item is
grossly mislabeled. If the seller advertised a Petnax lens in
collectible dolls or something and you somehow find it then you might
have a chance to get a bargain. You're going to burn up a lot of
manhours looking for it though.
Bid what you're willing to pay and forget about it. You'll either win it
or you won't. This "no mentioning auctions on the list" policy is utter
nonsense.
Tom Reese
