The question is, is doing that acceptable on this forum, or should such sales be posted on ebay. ( Quoting monza ).
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Either the B/S section here is a free market or it is not. Period.
( Once again I speak with regard to luxury items like Leica only ).
The market does not care about community, family, friends, and such wishy washy notions ( that indeed are imperative for/within a society/community). The market is neither good nor bad. The market is neither a friend nor a foe.
One makes a profit ( in a honest transaction ) the market is not joyous; If one suffers a loss, the market could care less.
The market is what it is. The market.
There is a strong sense of community here, and that is an easy thing to lose, which is why Guy et al are taking this seriously. ( Quoting monza ).
Please do not confuse civil, honest, friendly interactions between forum members ( and people at large ) with the proper functioning of a free market.
A free market ( for luxury good ) does not and should not care about philanthropy or altruism. That would destroy its very existence.
However, I applaud and fully support Guy and his collegues that they are taking this issue seriously and shall do whatever I can to maintain the strong sense of community between members and visitors to this forum; as friends.
But I am against any interference in the operation of a free market system ( for luxury items ).
I agree with Bob with his quote above. And support and thank Bob and his
friends who monitor this ' perilous
' section.
Regards.