From: greg@cybernet.cse.fau.edu (Greg severine)
Subject: Re: Rush stuff for sale
Organization: Cybernet BBS, Boca Raton, Florida
Date: Thu, 28 Jan 1993 08:36:56 GMT

jlang@nic.cerf.net (Jimmy Lang) writes:

> In article <FR1yXB1w165w@cybernet.cse.fau.edu> greg@cybernet.cse.fau.edu (Gre
> >
> >The following Rush items available for sale:
> >   All are auction items with the exception of the videos at the end.
> >   Auction ends on 1/31/93.  Highest bidder will be notified then.
> 
> 	[ list of stuff deleted.. ]
> 
> >    Hope you find something that is of interest...
> >     Please e-mail bids to me on the auction items...
> 
> 
> I don't know how others feel but someone the words "auction" and "bid"
> and "highest bidder" really saddens me, especially coming from another Rush
> fan.  I guess as an individual, I view this as a "cashing" in on other Rush
> fans.  In the case of the items, I guess that's ok.  Auction them off, make
> some money, but then with the videos, naturally we wouldn't want to auction
> those off, but for $12, we could make many copies which we could sell.  I
> guess here I could see what the underlying motive is.  
> 
> Is there any other Rush fan that feels similar?  I'd like to get some other
> fan's thoughts on that.  Greg, this is *NOT* a flame on you, I'm just
> telling you how I feel as a fan about issues and posts like yours.  You too
> are welcome to comment.  I realize there's a demand out there, but how do
> you feel when making postings like that?  
> 
> -Jimmy
> -- 
> -Jimmy
> jlang@cerf.net

 This is the original poster.  I just wanted to respond and say why
I did this how I did.  The reason for bids rather than me asking
a set price is because these items aren't easy to stick a price on.
They aren't your common every day items.  Also by auctioning it
gives everybody an equal shot at an item, rather than the first guy
to see the post.  These items are stuff that I no longer want or
have room for (not just Rush stuff, alot of stuff), so I thought
I'd give the people who like Rush the most, an opportunity to
own these items.  The bids I've received have been almost
exactly what I would have asked for in a set sale, so I'm not
ripping anyone off, and everyone has a fair shot.  Once again,
I did it more for fairness rather than getting a super inflated
amount for an item.  I hope you understand.  If the people on
this newsgroup still consider the idea of an auction "Bush League",
I'll sell items at a set price in the future.  I wasn't out to
offend anyone, just trying to make a little money on stuff I no
longer need.  I know you weren't flaming, and I sound a little
defensive, but I understand both views and just wanted you to
know why I did it this way.  
     As for the videos.  I also understand your points on 
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oops, sorry..,  but once again I just wanted to give the people in
this newsgroup a chance to get these if they wanted them.  I see
all the time discussions regarding harder to find items, and wanted
to put these out there for those that are interested.  Also $12 is a
very fair price I feel.  I also would be willing to trade videos,
but usually I can't find anything I need.  I should have noted
this in the original post.  TRADES are welcome on the videos.  Once
again, I hope no one was offended, and I'm a Rush fan just like the rest
of you!!  Thanks...
greg