Ebay Altair

From: Marvin <marvin_at_rain.org>
Date: Wed May 10 10:15:10 2000

Richard Erlacher wrote:
>
> I don't see where this activity hurts anyone except the cheapo who wants
> everything for free. Now, I'll admit that I'm inclined to be one of those
> guys who want things for free, but I realize that can't be the case all the
> time, simply based on how large the effort to rescue my own antique
> hardware, etc, from oblivion in the "pit" in the basement.
>
> The eBay phenomenon is not just a testament to the inane and impulsive
> nature of humankind, but also a testament to the benefit of greater
> communication as brought about by the exploitation of the technology that
> certainly is an outgrowth of the very computers we're trying to buy or sell.

Absolutely! I am one of those Cheapos who want everything for free (or very
close.) But different strokes for different folks; some people would rather
pay others to find/display/offer/auction items they are interested in.
Myself, I would much rather search through a swap meet/flea market/garage
sale/etc. near the end and find something everyone else didn't know about.
Kind of like the Walkirt Binary Counter; picked it up out of the trash after
everyone else had gone through the stuff. Yea!!!
Received on Wed May 10 2000 - 10:15:10 BST