23 Jun
1998
23 Jun
'98
3:41 a.m.
Okay, since I was the person who started this firestorm of
controversy, this is the last I will say about this issue.
Let me begin by saying that I did not purchase this IMSAI
when I had the opportunity for three reasons:
1. I didn't have $300
2. The machine, though historic, did nothing for me
(I'll Explain)
3. I don't (in general) collect Intel.
Not being into S-100 (I'm an SS-50 person, myself), the machine
had little appeal to me. But I knew that there would be at least
a few of you out there on this list who would be interested.
So I posted it here, so some of our 'gang' could take a swing
at it. The asking price _seemed_ fair, although I personally
felt it was a tad high (more than _I_ would pay, anyway).
What I figured would happen, some one would call, offer the guy
$300, and that would be it. I had _no_ idea that this guy
was gonna jack up the price into the stratusphere ($1,000 ?
c'mon guys! Where's the enjoyment factor here?)
Anyways, this chain of events was definitely _not_ my intention.
Of course, the adage: "The road to Hell is paved grandest of
good intentions" certainly applies here.
I offer my most sincerest apologies for this debacle. Yes, I
know, the deed is done, and it looks like a few of you out there
have been hurt by this. I'm sorry. Had I known this was gonna
happen, I'd a sent the guy to ebay.
Further, I don't think I will be offering any more material that may
be considered 'Investment Grade' (should I encounter any) in the
future, and I would encourage others to do likewise.
Private mail is better. If anyone has any gripes/comments, please
address them directly to me:
jeff.kaneko(a)ifrsys.com
And let's give the mailing list back to our hobby, where it belongs.
Thank you for your attention . . ..
Jeff Kaneko
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At 02:51 AM 6/20/98 -0500, you wrote:
Well... while it may not improve the price, it may improve the audience...
B^}
While trying to NOT reignite another flame war (which I probably contribute
to), the qualifier on this idea might be that when you post something, post
it with an acceptable price. IMHO that should not be a difficult
proposition for someone who is looking for a good home for a piece of
equipment. If you are just going to relocate an auction, then you are
probably only in it for the money! (boy, am I gonna get yelled at for THAT
one)
What really scrapes my oxide is an approach that I am starting to see more
often in postings in and newsgroups. (it has happened to me twice now in
the last month)
Someone posts an item with an asking price. I respond to the message with
a counter offer. The seller responds with a counter-counter offer that I
find acceptable. I respond to the message with my acceptance and provide
shipping details. The seller then responded back indicating that he has
received a higher offer and that the unit has been sold without so much as
an opportunity for further response.
Now, maybe it is just me... But from my view when responded with a counter
to my offer, we were in the midst of transacting a deal and I should have
'right of first refusal' until the point that either we make the deal or I
decide I don't want it.
I don't appreciate multi-thread dealing going on without being informed.
And it was not like there were any extended delays between these messages.
The entire series of exchanges occurred over less than 24 hours. Very
similar for the second occurrance I mentioned above...
BTW: a HERO-2000 auction just closed on eBay for $4027.78... (sheesh!)
-jim (the obviously overly idealistic one...)
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For
Sale:
IMSAI 8080 Microcomputer
[...]
Asking price: $300
After a round of email bidding, the seller sez:
IT SOLD FOR $1000. THAMKS FOR THE RESPONSE.
Somebody recently suggested that it would be better to offer stuff
directly to readers of this list rather than advertising them via online
auction. The last IMSAI that sold on eBay went for around $650, I think.
FWIW,
Doug (still IMSAI-less)