Post #38656 by the75stingray on Wed, Jun 11, 2003 7:33 PM

Daddy- I have to say that your examples would not be so-much unethical as it would be lacking morles.

You said: "Personally, if I purchased a mug, and didn't quite like it or had a change of heart on keeping it, I would first ask a fellow TC'er locally if they want to buy it for the same price that I bought it at. If there were no takers, then I would post it to TC to ask other fellow TC'ers if they are interested, and would sell it for the price I paid for it (including postage). If no takers, THEN I would post it to ebay. "

In theory that would be nice. But what about those of us in Central and Eastern US. OR, what if it was say someone in the UK? Then it would be a bit difficult to sell it locally.

It all boils down to manners...respect. And certainly there are many of us in this group lacking those qualities.

Speaking for myself, I always have said that this (TC) is kinda like family. With that said, I'd want to keep the item in the family...with someone whom I know would appreciate and treasure the item.
It only seems respectful that (using your last example, which I KNOW is hypothetical - so don't take this out of context) that you would offer the item to Gecko or a fellow TCer and NOT try to gouge them. Hey, it wasnt what you wanted, okay...but you know Gecko liked it - let him buy it fairly. Because you would certainly hope that if the situation was reversed that he would do the same for you. Right?

I will go out on a limb and say outright that no one here needs the money bad enough to 'dick' a fellow member! We all obviously have our computers running, we have our electric, we have our rum.

But, unfortunately, respect is not instilled in many members. And that is sad because these will be the same members screaming , wanting YOU to cut them a break on something they really want in the future.

Like the man says...I guarantee it.

[ Edited by: the75stingray on 2003-06-11 19:37 ]