25 Feb
2006
25 Feb
'06
1:01 p.m.
In this particular case, as I said, the instruction manual (which the seller
has a very clear photo of in the posting!) says in big, bold letters right at
the top center -- "ORGANISER II" -- so even if someone knows ZILCH about
computers, how much brainpower would it take to get the epiphany that anything
called "II" isn't the first model?
I agree that it's pointless for us all to snicker internally about obscure
technical details when the seller probably has no way or reason to know such
things. But in this case I really think it can't possibly get any more obvious.
An example of more basic research: my other hobby is the cult following of
Mazda Miata sports cars. In our clubs, we all know that no Miata ever built
before 2006 had a tilt steering wheel (unless it's been in a VERY horrific
accident!) Yet in almost every ad on every car site, the individual sellers
and dealers automatically check off "tilt wheel" because they just figure
it's
a standard option on modern cars. How much effort would it take to GO LOOK and
realize it's not there?
>> Even if the seller is not a collector and
knows nothing about what he's
selling?
--- Jim Leonard <trixter at oldskool.org> wrote:
Jules Richardson wrote:
To me it's not about being geeky, it's
about maintaining a few
rudimentary standards and doing some *very basic* research before
selling something. Doesn't seem like too much to ask or expect of a
seller, and is irrespective of whatever it is that's being sold.
Even if the seller is not a collector and knows nothing about what he's
selling?
--
Jim Leonard (trixter at oldskool.org)