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Fred McCall (merlin@annwfn.com) wrote:
: In <3crnjd$qj5@giga.bga.com> firestar@bga.com Starfire writes:

: Keep in mind that we're talking about a *used* part (if they're new, he
: could just return them to where he got them, couldn't he?).  If you'll
: pay new prices for used equipment, do let me know.  I can probably
      ^^^^^^^^^^  ?????? $18/meg is no where near the price for new 
	memory. Also, memory either is good or bad. Many stores don't
	differentiate between new and used memory -- It is simply memory.
	
: acquire a lot of it at 'used' prices and sell it to you at 'new' prices
: and make a killing.

	As I said noone was discussing NEW prices which would run $35-$44/meg
	on average(the market fluctuates as much as the stock market). Please
	restrict your argument to the facts at hand.

: If someone is going to get 'insulted' at low offers, they should
: specify a price in their ad.

	There is a difference between making a reasonable offer and
	trying to possible get a 'steal' from someone who may or may not know
	better. In this case, the person selling was knowledgeable enough
	to know better. Many (dishonest) people assume that if a price was not 
	stated then 'maybe' the person does not know the value; therefore,
	they have the opportunity to get a 'great' deal. I am a firm believer
	in a free market;however, thieves/con artists and all others who prey
	on non-professionals, are not in my opinion a part of this market.
	
	
: [And if you need to change a catalog to change your prices, you
: shouldn't be posting in .forsale groups.]

	Excuse me but was I selling anything?? I think not. If I were Mr. Dell
	himself, I have the right to read any group I choose. If I post a 
	'catalog' to this news group THEN you have the right to get an attitude.
	I AM aware of the netiquette behind posting to this group.
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