pdp8/f (now Amiga poster)

From: Peter Pachla <peter.pachla_at_vectrex.freeserve.co.uk>
Date: Thu Oct 14 22:18:39 1999

Hi Tony,

> Are you saying that you offered something for free here (or for the cost
> of shipping, or whatever), somebody told you it was worth real money on
> e-bay, so you decided to sell it there?
>
> If so, then I regard this as _very_ unethical behaviour, and not at all
> what I'd expect from a classic computer enthusiast.
>
> My policy is simple. If I offer something for sale, and set a price, then
> that's the price I would accept for it....

Sorry for quoting so much of the message.

I have to say that I agree with everything you said, to my mind it's a simple
case of good manners. Once you've made a deal with someone you simply don't
back out just because you got a better offer etc - it's just NOT done! :-(


  TTFN - Pete.

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