[FC] Buying/Selling on the Corvanatics list

[Vairtec Corporation]

On 12/28/2011 9:57 AM, Dave Sanger wrote:
> Fellow Members:
>
> I suggest that Corvanatics communications be used exchange of technical information and items of interest to all members; it should not be used as a substitute for eBay or Craigs List for people wanting to buy and sell merchandise. Just my thoughts!

Hi, Dave--

In principle, I agree with you -- the Corvanatics list should not be a 
substitute for eBay or Craigslist.  But in this case, the listmember 
wrote a brief and concise "parts wanted" note, so I do not find it in 
appropriate.

Admittedly, this individual posts such "parts wanted" messages with some 
frequency, but they are always brief, with a relevant subject line, with 
his name attached, so here again I am not bothered by it.

Further, his notes have been FC-specific, as opposed to being about 
Corvairs in general or even other vehicles.

Were any individual posting regularly to sell items, such that it began 
to border on commercial enterprise, then I might sing a different tune.  
If any individual were to abuse the privilege, seeking or offering parts 
not relevant to FC owners, I might view things differently.

But in general, I find messages such as the recent "parts wanted" 
listing to be consistent with the notion of FC owners helping one another.

--Bob