10 May
2000
10 May
'00
10:15 a.m.
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!!!