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Ian Giffin (Admin) (64.228.55.164)
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Hi folks,
eBay sells stuff. eBay sells bus stuff. Please go there every day and check out all the stuff, and bus stuff, they have to sell.
Here are their links:
www.ebay.com and www.ebay.ca
Then come to the BNO BBS and read all about stuff, and especially bus stuff.
Rest assured, you will never be bombarded with direct links to the BNO BBS while you are surfing on eBay.
And from now on, vice versa.
Regards,
Ian Giffin
www.busnut.com |
SLO (Slo) (24.205.227.122)
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What's Ebay?
LOL
SLO |
jmaxwell (66.42.92.13)
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Thank You Ian!!!!!! |
John Feld (Deacon) (150.199.209.20)
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Well said Ian.
Nuff said.
John Feld
4104 |
Eddie Wegrzyn (Citykid) (205.188.209.11)
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Ebay is where you can get good buys or get you can get burn. But most of the time you will get a good buy. Just do your homework like you should with everything else. |
Gary Stadler (Boogiethecat) (68.7.217.217)
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I respectfully disagree. My dissenting opinion is that if I have bus stuff to sell that also has a more general appeal, I will absolutely get more $ for it with the wider audience that ebay has. Since I'm not about giving things away for a pittance, and most of the things I have for sale, I have no idea what they are worth so I sell everything on ebay, period. As in last night, I also noted a few bus-related items in the WOBN flea market so fellow bus nuts would see them too.
For example I sold quite a few complete rear view camera systems two months ago (and I'll have more soon). I offered them to a few busnuts from a WOBN ad for $100 and sold two that way. Then I put them on ebay and I consistantly got over $200 for them. One winner was a busnut who saw my post here about the ebay ad. I originally had no idea they were worth that much. I do agree that pointing out someone elses' stuff that's on ebay can get tiresome, but I havn't abused the flea market with this approach and 'far as I can see, no one else has either.
So from now on, if I have something to sell for busses, I guess I'll list it in the flea market anyway, but not mention ebay or include the links... so when people write me about it, I'll privately point them to my ebay link. Too bad this has to cause extra hassle and time for the buyer but I guess that's how the world seems to be going these days...
After all, the Flea market is (was) supposedly a place to sell bus-related things. Now it's apparently only a place to sell things a in a very specific, censored way I guess....
I could see ebay getting angry at people posting items on their site that are actually availiable elsewhere, because ebay is greedy and they'd see it as a potential loss of money. But posting ebay items here doesn't loose anyone any money, it alerts busnuts to possible items they might want, and no-one forces you to click on flea-market ads... sorry Ian, I respectfully disagree with you on this one.... (but it is your board afterall, so I won't push it any farther because I like this board a LOT)
Regards
gary
[Editor's Comments: Hi Gary. I don't disagree with your message except to say that I am miffed at your "censored" comment. BNO policy asks that a certain set of criteria be met in order to leave an ad or seek a source of supply in WoBN's The Flea Market. When certain messages are removed, that's "editing", not "censorship". It's the same editing that prevents you from finding a death notice in the "Births" section of the newspaper. Regards, Ian. www.busnut.com] |
Robin (205.188.209.11)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 1:28 pm: | |
I agree with Ian. Nothing much comes up on flea market and I realize that although you can probably make more dollars on ebay - here we are a group that we know we arent going to get "taken advantage of" by seller.
On ebay you never know and if you dont know the value of an item being offered...i.e. used rv stuff....
I come here because I trust "busnuts"...I don't trust every ebay seller.
Good move Ian - maybe now there will be things listed on the flea market board! I for one, am looking forward to it. |
Stephen Fessenden (Sffess) (65.130.10.124)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 1:30 pm: | |
I think what is valuable on this board regarding Ebay is that it is where I first learned about Ebay. I have just bought a guitar on Ebay similar to one I have been searching for for 30 years. I agree, Ian, that the direct links are not needed, but I hope we can continue to steer people there generally and also drop a hint now and then about how to do a search for something that might be needed for bus conversions. It takes time to learn how to do an effective search there without getting 7,000 matches.
I guess whole bus adds are competing with the BNO buses for sale and BNO really does a better job because it attracts BUYERS, not just curious lookers. When I had a bus to sell I did not have the time to deal with everybody who had ever seen a bus. BNO worked great.
I appreciate this board and will not put any more links to specific items or whole buses on.
[Editor's Comments: Hi Steve. I couldn't agree with you more - it's never been about money, though, and I would be an idiot to think I am in competition with eBay. But the reality is that this web site is viewed by over 1,000 viewers a day and all messages on the bbs are automatically e-mailed to our mailing list of over 380 people, so please believe me when I say that I have had innumerable requests to axe the eBay references. Thank you for your kind comments. Regards, Ian. www.busnut.com] |
Joelaird (64.228.55.93)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 3:06 pm: | |
Ian,
It appears there is no way to properly point others to items of interest on your board.
I posted a reference in the Flea Market that I had put some Bus Conversion Magazines on Ebay. I did not post the hyperlink because I don't know how.
I am sorry that offended you and apologize. It seems I have a habit of offending you.
Please remove any reference to me (profile) from your board and I will do the same in my favorites.
Thank You,
Joe Laird (akroyaleagle)
[Editor's Comments: Hi Joe, I have to disagree. If I can trouble you again to re-read my message, I have actually advised all BNO viewers to go to eBay each and every day to see all the stuff they have, including your stuff. If that doesn't properly point others to items of interest (in your opinion), then I don't know how else to better inform them. Regards, Ian. www.busnut.com] |
Scott Whitney (66.82.9.30)
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The thing is, I don't have time to prowl eBay listings every day for every possible bus-related item that might be running at the moment. I, for one, like to see what kinds of busnut stuff might be on auction at any given moment. One click on the "Last Day" link, and I can catch up on discussion and what goodies are for sale. The nice thing about an auction is both buyer and seller get exactly fair market value. It is the perfect pricing structure as far as I am concerned.
Not seeing links to neat bus stuff on eBay will be a loss, in my opinion. Busnuts will lose a chance to bid on cool goodies that might have otherwise been of interest to them.
Scott |
John Rigby (24.174.234.148)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 8:30 pm: | |
Ian
I have to agree with Scott,I will also miss the neat stuff people bring up on the board from all types of sources including e-bay.This board has been a wealth of knowlage for me as a bus nut.
I will sure miss the heads up for parts avalible on e-bay.
I am sure more people will miss the refrences than complain about them.
Regardless I very much enjoy your board.
John Rigby |
Michael J (Mjryan) (67.41.234.1)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 9:06 pm: | |
Ian,
I have read Getting Started and did not see any reference to posting of another site.
Except for your post today I believed I was abiding by the bylaws of your site when I post a reference to Ebay or any other site that might have information to our hobby. If you have had innumerable requests to axe the eBay references than there is something wrong with today’s viewers. We/You need to work out a compromise, this is a great board and I know the problem can be fixed.
Oh and one more thing your post will be lost in a few days/weeks as more post are posted and yours will be moved down. So newcomers will not know what all the flack is about when this starts again.
I also agree with Scott.
Michael |
John Noonan (Silvereagle) (24.136.93.159)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 9:37 pm: | |
Ian,
I also agree with Scott and will miss the heads-up posts regarding bus related Ebay items.
You might also keep in mind I think we are all aware of another board that started off real popular and has all but died due to the micro-management by its moderator. Sounds like you have already lost one frequent contributor and knowledgeable member. John |
RayC (142.165.92.97)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 9:40 pm: | |
I too agree with all that Scott says. It is nice to know when something usefull is on e-bay. I probably only check their sales once or twice a week and with millions of items posted a search often will not return all of the items you are interested in.
I like the way your board works and prefer it to the one that seems to get more traffic. I think you are putting in rules that will give you less visitors and interest in your board. |
Robin (152.163.188.227)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 9:49 pm: | |
Geez.. and they say women are touchy! lol. I for one, love this place and get all kinds of helpful answers to my bus naivete. However, the flea market is pretty much useless at this point. Why not support one another and give each other a break by putting it on this board first - then if you don't sell the item - put it on ebay... Again - not everyone is knowledgeable about how much something should cost but amongst busnuts I, for one, feel much more confident than bidding on ebay which I do probably more than all of you put together. I have a house full of junk to prove it -lol. I once bought a tablecloth for a housewarming gift made by a famous designer - it turned out to be the size of a napkin! Buyer beware definately applies there! lol |
roger (64.12.96.235)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 9:57 pm: | |
ebay is a great source for pricing info beats any published price guide. i also appreciate someone telling me about something for sale on ebay i take a long time or many eyes to review all ebay posts. some parochial twit objects |
Ace (24.28.44.126)
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Hey I@N! Aren't you just glad it wasn't ME this time? LOL
Man I just can't stop laughing! Sorry! For once I am free and clear and to think for all the wrong I got accused of, I never got written up in RED!
Have fun, and yes, FWIW, I too think it doesn't hurt to have a heads up for whatone might find on e-bay!
Ace |
R.C.Bishop (128.123.221.190)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 11:24 pm: | |
While I agree with sharing of known references to any and all sources of available items for our "hobby", I emphatically disagree with name calling and disrespect for the person who makes this all possible.
Ian makes his remarks in a courteous and sensitive way, stated his case and encouraged participation. Look for that on "the other board".
Seems to me it is his decision since he pays the bills and puts in the time and effort to administer a clean and honest board; and he encourages all who would be participants to engage in meaningful and helpful conversation.
This board, my 2 cents worth, is far and above one of the finest boards on the net. No matter the subject. Let's attempt to keep it that way. And BTW, I've had a post or two removed or at least moved. Rightly so.
Keep the silver, do away with the dross.
RCB |
Gary Stadler (Boogiethecat) (68.7.217.217)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 11:38 pm: | |
Ian, Perhaps you would reconsider, seeing that many of tonight's posts are in favor
of posting ebay links as an acceptable thing to do.. my suggestion would be to create a separate section, like the flea market, for "ebay related items"; that
way everyone is served... interested folks could continue to swap info on ebay goodies, and disinterested folks don't/ won't have to go
there... ???
Kind regards
Gary |
modelt (208.18.102.125)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, March 02, 2003 - 11:48 pm: | |
Well I posted that one, just thought it was a interesting old 4104.
I wasn't selling it or such, just wanted to bring it to the Nuts attention.
It takes a lot of time to look at thousands of listings. I look at subjects that others don't and vise verse. I purchased cable that I never would have stumbled across, but thanks to a post made by Gary (I believe), several others had also purchased from the same sale do to that post.
I really don't see any harm in it but will do as told.
Larry |
John Feld (Deacon) (150.199.209.20)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 1:22 am: | |
Anyone looking for "bus" items on ebay can do a simple seach and find what they wish. Or search the Flea Market here. I do both every couple days, only takes a few minutes. You don't have to check ebay every day, most items I look at are posted for several days before selling, I simply put them on my watch list until it nears closing, then bid if the price is right.
I come here to see what other's have to discuss about what we do with those items we bought, or problems we have with them. In many of the posts someone will start posting about an unrelated ebay items, then others will respond about the item, until finally the thread just dies.
Then there are those that spam every BusNut list out there because they get free advertising, or post it over and over again every few days. At what point do you determine it is abuse? I would assume that it crosses the line when it does not conform to the intent of the BBS it's posted on.
BTW, I didn't know that a poll was being taken today, and votes counted, to determine the fate here. I imaging there is a larger silent segment of BusNuts that does not wish to be insulted because they don't wish to see ebay postings all over this BBS.
I support Ian and his decision, whatever that may end up being, I'm just happy to have a good BBS system to read and learn from. I appreciate everyone here, even the one's I disagree with.
John
4104 |
Sam Sperbeck (206.230.105.250)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 1:56 am: | |
I support Ian's decision to remove any refference to ebay as I think it was getting out of hand. People who resort to name calling should also be banned, it serves no purpose to call people who disagree with your opinion names.
Thanks, Ian, for providing this board.
Sam |
Ian Giffin (Admin) (64.228.43.139)
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Hi folks,
Ok, hold on a sec... democracy rules!
Sorry to those who misunderstand the impact of the eBay messages.
FYI - this bbs has a subscriber list that allows an automatic email to be sent for each message that is left on the various boards. The e-mail is an option that can be turned on and off at the discretion of the viewer.
There are over 380 who currently have it turned on. Therefore, any reference to eBay gets propagated over 380 times from this bbs.
I have heard from over half of the viewers on that list and the majority say axe the eBay references - they just don't want it in their e-mail box.
I have heard from over 300 others who, as one of you has noted, don't actively participate on the bbs, who have suggested the same about the eBay messages.
But I don't want those who DO want the eBay stuff to go away angry.
Let me give this some more thought. I'll think of a workaround and get back to you.
The proponents should consider putting a Political Action Committee together. I'm sure you'd be hugely successful.
Stand by!
Regards,
Ian
www.busnut.com |
Don KS/TX (205.187.92.145)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 8:38 am: | |
Atta boy Ian, I am sure you can do it! Although I am not particularly wanting to buy anything, I appreciate the EBay alerts too and would hate to see them go away, but can surely sympathize with those who don't want to stumble thru them. |
RayC (142.165.92.52)
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Ian for someone like myself who is in the conversion stage any heads up on an item that I can use is welcome information.
For someone who has passed this stage the e-bay references are useless information they have to process.
Your e-bay policy is punishing the former group for the convenience of the latter. |
modelt (208.18.102.65)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 9:56 am: | |
Ian,
We, I'm sure all appreciate your giving it additional consideration.
Some of those listings have great ideas with their listings (photos), along with does and don'ts and it is good to see them plus attention brought to others on great deals that will go unfound.
Everyone of course have their own needs as to what is helpful to them.
Hope you can find a viable solution for all. Hate to see folks with good ideas leave the site.
The opinions help us all so we don't have to re-invent the wheel.
Larry |
Luke Bonagura (Lukeatuscoach) (12.90.4.109)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 11:50 am: | |
Hi Ian:
When you figure out how to PLEASE:
Some of the People, Some of the Time.
AND
All of the People, All of the Time.
You will have the Perfect Board!!!!
Thanks for a GREAT!! Board.
LUKE at US COACH |
Peter Broadribb (Madbrit) (170.215.36.78)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 12:45 pm: | |
Ian and fellow Busnuts,
I don't understand why we have to have the martyr syndrome everytime soemone doesn't like something on one of these bulletin boards. I belong to quite a few of varied topics and nearly everytime there is a discrepancy over the rules or content, grown men (never seen this from a lady) either apologize and offer to remove themselves from all connections as an act of homage or they get all bent out of shape and leave.
Where is the "Give and Take", you know the word Tolerance, this is what is needed. Just because one doesn't like a few Ebay references, another might, whether they are in the majority or not. Simply delete the post you don't want. As for being Bombarded with Ebay references, give me a break.
We are all building some sort of motorhome, so any item for sale that is considered useful to a busnut, I find interesting and may bid on it. If there is a Quiet Onan diesel genset on Ebay starting at $50, there would be many interested in that. Anyone who has done a search for an item knows that due to strange item discriptions and mispellings, items are often lost in the maze, so what is wrong in them being pointed out when found?
Making a fair price by placing it on Ebay is just good sense. If you don't want it, then don't go and look, simple isn't it? I don't complain about a thread on something I have already completed, I just pass it over.
Jeepers guys, have fun here, it's a hobby and we need all the help we can get.
Ian, how about another section entitled, "Items found on Ebay", if possible this could automatically delete the item after 10 days so as to keep the section uncluttered. Then those who want to see the Ebay "finds", can subscribe to it and those who don't can live life without it.
Peter. |
Stephen Fessenden (Sffess) (65.130.11.248)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, March 03, 2003 - 9:59 pm: | |
Scott and others who want Ebay items called to their attention:
It takes a little time to learn to set up a search that gets what you want on Ebay. Each time you come close to a good search, click "save this search" and contiue to modify the search each time you use it until it gets pretty specific. Like all learning, it takes a little time, but soon you will be able to spend a few minutes on Ebay looking at only what you are interested in.
An example of a search that works for me for LEDs is:
led (ultra, high, mega) -violet
in Category Electronic Components
I recommend searching only buy it now for this search. It is cheaper in the long run.
I got the categorie electronic components by finding something in a broader search in that category and clicking on the category at the top of the page and then reentering the search without looking at the 7000 items that came up initially.
You can check to have Ebay notify you of new items in your saved searches and not even look unless they Email you that there is a new item.
It is really worth playing around with how to set up a good search until you get good at it.
You can include or exclude specific vendors by putting their ID in the search as plus sign or minus sign(ripoffinverter@junk.com) and checking to search text of adds also. |
Gary Stadler (Boogiethecat) (68.7.217.217)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 12:35 am: | |
Thanks Steve, I learned something tonight!!
Gary |
TomNPat (66.82.9.17)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 12:49 am: | |
Stephen,
Great Information! When buying something, e-bay searching is not the big pain some have made it out to be, and your info will further reduce the time required.
If the satisfaction of curiousity on the part of a few is the prime reason for all of us being notified of some bus item, then it doesn't seem fair to those of us who buy rather than snoop e-bay.
How many messages have we had lately that said "E-bay #123a456b789. Wow! Gotta have one! Cooter" or similar? Looking up Cooter's big dream takes a movement to e-bay, search, etc., unless an actual link is posted, and ol' Cooter don't do that. And, knowing Cooter, it could be something he is selling. If I'm that curious, I don't think I'm going to let ol' Cooter decide what I see, so I'll search anyway.
I'm on e-bay almost as frequently as this board, but haven't bought a thing that Cooter and his helpers recommended. Usually don't even look at them. I'm here to learn, but not from Cooter! Hold the line, Ian!
WEBYSU!
TomNPat |
John Rigby (63.185.81.29)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 11:57 am: | |
Ian
Thank you for reconsidering these posts.
My conversion has a long way to go before both the mechanics or the inside is where I want it. I eventially want to retire and hit the road.
It saves lots of time to be able to pick up parts leads wherever I can.
Thanks again
John |
CoryDaneRTSIIIL (4.17.253.28)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 12:24 pm: | |
Hello everyone
I am neutral! That said, I do enjoy the help that comes from Ians board and I have been pulled out of the muck myself a couple of times. I might add, that when I was stumped and searching for ideas, this board has always come through with suggestions. When I was stumped on that ever changing floor plan layout, I used a little bit of ideas from everything, INCLUDING any sighting that were found on EBAY by other users, thankyou for passing on your find.
- This is an Idea place and an Info place and this data only comes from certain sources. One big source is IANS board as well as some others, any other "fill in" ideas come from RV sales manuals, RV and Boat shows and sales areas, including EBAY. I find EBAY also offers an entertainment value by what some would offer as a value to others.
- The fact that the subscribers can "turn off" the subscription is a viable option, but if the majority is complaining to shut it down, it probably is not a good option.
- Maybe IAN could make an IDEAS page, where EBAY finds can be placed other bus layouts listed, bus parts can be found including the scrap yards for resale and the discount places, the lists are out there.. OF COURSE this would have to be done in such a way to NOT compete with the sales area and flea markets(HMMMM IAN, this does kinda sound LIKE the flea market) but I have to say that I enjoy the occasional link to some EBAY finds (Fractional ownership HAHAHAHAHAAA). Perhaps the EBAY links may have to have just limited access here, maybe just a couple times a month, remember, when we bring up EBAY, it is free advertisment, even though you GOT TO WATCH WHAT YOU BUY, not everyone is honest on EBAY.
- I know the "OTHER" BBS has gone through this "free advertising" problem but he cuts almost everything he does not care to see. I cut my appearances there to down to very few accesses because he cut some of my messages and I was'nt selling a flipping thing. I have not found, nor expect to see, any frivolous editing here at BNO, this board is very well run.
- I use this board though not as much as I used to as my bus goes into deeper construction, )I hear my brother has been all over it lately though), but I am sure this can be resolved in some PEACEFUL manner.
- As Always, thanks for the help now and in the future, and IAN, thanks for the board, even if EBAY might be dropped (How much for 3 weeks a year to own a fraction of a bus- HaHaHaHaHa) - cd |
nvnenzel (209.199.40.218)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 5:53 pm: | |
what!!! I can own a bus for three weeks a year, not have to build it, avoid e-bay and the endless hunt, the joy of construction, the agony of completion... I must be in bus nirvana. I bet it's even affordable. What a kick this thread has been and I have to say I'm on the fence. I like some of the references to e-bay and I understand what Ian is saying, especially when his subscribers are being hit with extra mail. But the simple fact is a web page is a lot of work to maintain and "just add another page or another section" is not that simple. How about not posting e-bay sites unless it's REALLY somthing unique. Keep up the great work. someday I'll be a real busnut from nvnenzel in reno. |
Ian Giffin (Admin) (64.228.43.101)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 10:22 pm: | |
Hi nvnenzel,
Yes, fractional ownership IS possible but nowhere near affordable, but I can't tell you where to find this deal...
At least, not on this board!
:-)
Ian
www.busnut.com |
Scott Whitney (66.82.9.25)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 11:02 pm: | |
I've already weighed in on this topic, but I'd like to echo what nvnenzel says. If it is particularly interesting, or a great value that might not have been otherwise found or if there is some other compelling reason to mention it, I like to see the eBay links. However, I don't like a post that just lists an item number or just says "bus on eBay" etc. . . That kind of info is useless. If (a big IF, afterall it is his board) Ian decides to allow some limited eBay links, I'd like to propose an etiquette that if one is compelled to post a link to an eBay auction, then state in the post why it is of interest to us busnuts.
My 2¢,
Scott |
Ace (24.28.44.126)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2003 - 11:18 pm: | |
I think most of you adults have waaayyyy too much time on your hands. If you spent as much time on your busses as you did on ONE irrelevent topic, your bus/s would probably be close to being completed if NOT already done!
SHEESH! It's no wonder we have more and more rules to live by! Give it a break and let it go! Why drag a dying horse thru the mud? If the rules say no, then so be it and if the rules say yes, guess what? SO BE IT! Damn!
My opinion!
Ace |
quest (198.29.191.148)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 9:08 pm: | |
WEEEELL GEEE Whiizzz ACER.
Last Time I heared, It was'nt ain't yet been a NO decision. I heared it was a "I 'm A gonna think-a-bout it" decision. Thet means wees backyard street lawyers geets to talkum up our sides before the finality rules are maiden up.
GEEEsh Ace, giver it a chance, Scott had a goodie good idea too, we all plays a role hear at Bno and its a goodie too shoos that we can all workin it outs together.
Now, didin you says sumpin about your horses dyin?
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Ace (24.28.44.126)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, March 05, 2003 - 9:12 pm: | |
Like I Said... too much time!
Ace |
dougwoodin (24.170.175.44)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 10:25 pm: | |
AMEN--Brother!!! |
John Bessette (170.215.69.187)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 17, 2003 - 10:56 pm: | |
Well if some one can show me or tell me about somethink about a bus with a munber that i can use to see it or talk to someone about it then Iam all for it I don't care if it is from Pete or DICK OR (E-Bay) that is what we are here for to find and do things for our Buses.
John
PS Thanks Ian this is a cool board hope you can come up with somthing. |
OAE Palmer (216.39.187.33)
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 18, 2003 - 4:06 am: | |
This got way too long to suit my tastes....Ian, why not just set aside a topic list for Ebay alerts and then NOT email them to the user list people...?
Editor's Note: OAEP, I just moved this thread up here so that it would appear with the new thread (one above this one). The situation goes substantially deeper than what your solution suggests, but your suggestion has been incorporated into the new bbs. Thanks. Ian. |
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