From: STeve Andre' (andres_at_msu.edu)
Date: Mon Oct 02 2000 - 16:54:27 EDT
Amen to both statements. --STeve Andre
At 02:55 PM 10/2/00 -0400, Mark Bell wrote:
>Correct. In addition, the issue is rewarding a good deed with another. Jon
>sent a message indicating a great deal at a great price and for
>list users to snap them up ASAP, and if you managed to get an
>extra, sell it to him for your cost. You used his information,
>procured **5** units, and can not even entertain the idea of
>selling **1** of them at your cost and reaping the profits from
>the other units? Wow, I am down for profits, but what happened
>to good will? I agree, it would have been better to keep your greed
>to yourself in this instance, Mr. Markowitz. :) Look at how we all
>are jumpin' ya like rabid dogs! WOOF!!!
>
>Mark
>
>At 02:37 PM 10/2/00 -0400, Donald MacQueen wrote:
>>Bruce,
>>
>>I found one at the second store I called and went and got it right
>>away. I then called 10 other stores to see if I could get one for Jon
>>since he was kind enough to clue us all in on this excellent deal.
>>
>>You went out and bought five. Then not only will you not sell Jon 1 at
>>your cost, but you have the bad manners to BRAG publicly about your
>>good fortune. And when challenged on your behavior, you have twice now
>>publicly WHINED about the $1.80 a gallon you pay for gas, and the
>>sales tax you paid, as if everyone else is exempt from these facts of
>>life. It sounds like you've got no problem coming up with $400 for
>>the drives, but gas and tax are a crusher.
>>
>>No one begrudges you your profits, and your entreprenurial spirit is
>>commendable, but your PUBLIC bragging, whining, and ingratitude towards Jon
>>are not. Please keep your good fortune to yourself next time.
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