Well Ken, instead of wasting my time bitching, I just bid (if I can afford it of course). If you had even the slightest embryonic glimmer of comprehension about the world of a postgraduate student you would indeed know that we live in a state of almost perpetual poverty. I see objects of desire and enjoy expressing my delight that these objects are available for those who are lucky enough afford them. If you think that others are not aware of these auctions, and will bid an item up to market value anyway, then you keep enjoying that little fantasy of yours. Thanks Brad for asking for apologies to personal insults that are indeed, quite unwarranted.
As for keeping things simple Ken, if you want insults hows this? Get stuffed! For those who are civil, I apologise if I have infringed upon your 'gentlemen's agreement', and will indeed refrain from alerting others of the fine Pentax items that are worthy of us all, and not those who hover over their keyboards like squirrels hoping to purchase a bargain. An as far as not being interested in the item in question, which I might add we seem to have strayed from a little, I am very interested in that 200mm SMC-A* macro. I more than any would like to pick one up for a song, but it isn't going to happen anytime soon. Case in point. An original unused boxed LX sold for a considerable sum just recently having had over 1,000 people look at it. If you were one of the 999 who didn't win, then by definition you are a loser.... and it didn't matter whether the whole world knew or not. I put a bid in on this LX, and got creamed. 'C'Est La Vie, my friend. (That's French for 's$#t happens' d%#kwad). Please Ken, don't bother to reply to this missive. To be honest, I simply don't care. In another month or so, I'll be Dr. and you'll still be a rude insulting example of all that is wrong with this planet. If you must have the last word, be my guest. I have apologised for the insidious nature of my misguided actions. Let's just be grown-ups now shall we, and leave it at that. Life's far too short to so bloody serious all the time... Shaun Canning PhD Student Archaeology Department La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia, 3086. e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phone: 0414-967 644 -----Original Message----- From: Ken Archer [mailto:karcher@;satx.rr.com] Sent: Saturday, 2 November 2002 04:29 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 200mm F/4 SMC-A macro We all know what BS means so I guess PhD stands for Piled higher, Deeper. Therefore, I will try to keep this pretty simple. There are many PDML list members who meticulously glean the offerings on Ebay searching for the rare Pentax item or for the expensive Pentax item which they normally couldn't afford unless it is at a bargain price. Many put in considerable time and effort in their search. They someone who isn't interested in the long sought after item comes along and announces it to all those people who expend no effort at all. That seems to be a bit inconsiderate by those who have paid their dues. When was the last time you announced an offering that you wanted to buy? On Friday 01 November 2002 02:50 pm, Shaun Canning wrote: > Boys boys boys.... it's a public auction. I couldn't care less if the > whole damned world knew that an auction was running. I might be doing > you a favour by letting you know that something you are after is for > sale. People will pay what they think is a fair price, regardless of > how many people talk about it. If an item gets too expensive, don't > bid. It's a pretty simple concept. > > Shaun Canning > PhD Student -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
