In a message dated 9/7/01 6:58:43 PM Pacific Daylight Time, kitzmann@EXIS.NET writes: << Why is it that it seems none of the people who try and sell things via the list can ever a) give you an asking price or b) give us some clue of what part of the country they are in? And before I'm pounced apon, yes some of them do give one or the other, but most don't. Just been bugging me for a while >> I am in my home in America. I am asking what the market will bear. Does that count? Personally I tell people what I want unless it's an auction like eBay. I have offered things for free and people still ask how much. In the case of an eBay posting, my listings tell you where the item is all the way down to a zip code. How much closer do you want it to read? I agree that prices should be indicated on postings. It is such a waste to have to email the person just find out that you can't afford it. I have addressed this in the past only to be told that it is just "marketing". It's a free country (most of the time). Just as you can beef about it, they can withhold their asking price or location if they wish. Most people just plain forget or don't know any better. Do what I do. If I don't like someone's marketing practices, I just ignore those postings. It's your choice. OK, now you may ignore mine. =) BenT |
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