18 Oct
2000
18 Oct
'00
3:32 p.m.
On Wed, 18 Oct 2000, Mark Gregory wrote:
Similarly, if I hear that a vendor's prices are
way out of line (compared
to documented market values) and they're not willing to negotiate, I won't
waste my time with them. I can always look for other sources or just wait
for them to get a clue.
And this is a self-defeating situation. They need to keep their prices
high so that the occasional sale they do make allows them to stay in
operation. It's basic, simple, economics. High volume vs. high margin.
Both have their pros and cons, but you also have to think about the market
you're in. This is a hobbyist market. We don't have big bucks to go
throwing around. Go for high volume and you'll come out ahead every time.
Sellam Ismail Vintage Computer Festival
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