New Forum Suggested

Doubs · 09-01-2002, 12:28 PM

Gentlemen, I would like to propose a new forum category that I believe would be of service to us all. I propose it be named "AUCTIONS".

The topics of discussion, of course, would be the various auctions that are on-going or that have been completed.

But, most important I think, it would allow members who plan to bid on a specific item to make their intentions known to all. It would also permit those who are members but do not have a readily recognizable "nome de plume" to state for the record that they will be bidding. Additionally, it would permit members with interest in the same item to work it out privately because they'll know who is bidding or intends to bid.

Whadda ya think?

Herb · 09-01-2002, 01:26 PM

Dunno Doubs, I think that is about like saying' hey guys, I found a real gold mine, want a map to it'? If I am going to bid on something, the fewer that know about it, the better as there are a whole lot of people on this forum with a lot more money to play than I.

Carl · 09-01-2002, 06:19 PM

Some lawyer out there may want to check this out. I believe what you are talking about is called "pooling" which I believe is illegal.

John Sabato · 09-03-2002, 10:41 AM

Have no fear... we won't be setting up such a forum... too many legal implications.

But thanks for suggestion anyway.

conchojack · 09-08-2002, 11:10 PM

Doubs, it certainly sounds good to me. As a novice, I depend on my fellow members to advise me on what is worth considering and what costs are reasonable. My budget is very limited but I love to scope out the auctions. If I had a clue who was looking for what I would be very happy to send up a flag. Local newspapers, sales, gun shows, pawn shops all may have treasures few of which I can obtain. I would be very happy to check out items and send notes.
Conchojack

John Sabato · 09-09-2002, 10:47 AM

A separate forum for such discussions is unwarranted in my opinion and there are legal implications as mentioned above.

Conchojack, you are free to announce your interest in any item you find for auction or to ask opinions of others here in the General discussion forum, or if the auction is for an item that falls into one of the specific Luger discussion forum, you might be better served to ask your questions and post relevant photos there, but with an active membership of over 500, don't be surprised if you start a feeding frenzy on what you thought was an obscure auction find...

You will get much help here on the forum... and you don't need to reveal where the particular gun is being auctioned or sold to ask questions... just upload the photos that you have access to, and ask your questions...

You may get more HELP that you anticipated! [img]biggrin.gif[/img]

Doubs · 09-09-2002, 04:31 PM

Well, it SEEMED like a good idea at the time! I obviously hadn't considered the legal implications and that single fact makes it a BAD idea. Thanks, guys, for the input.

09-01-2002, 12:28 PM	#1
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 771 Thanked 1,617 Times in 526 Posts	New Forum Suggested Gentlemen, I would like to propose a new forum category that I believe would be of service to us all. I propose it be named "AUCTIONS". The topics of discussion, of course, would be the various auctions that are on-going or that have been completed. But, most important I think, it would allow members who plan to bid on a specific item to make their intentions known to all. It would also permit those who are members but do not have a readily recognizable "nome de plume" to state for the record that they will be bidding. Additionally, it would permit members with interest in the same item to work it out privately because they'll know who is bidding or intends to bid. Whadda ya think?

09-01-2002, 01:26 PM	#2
Herb User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Utah, in the land of the Sleeping Rainbow Posts: 1,457 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Dunno Doubs, I think that is about like saying' hey guys, I found a real gold mine, want a map to it'? If I am going to bid on something, the fewer that know about it, the better as there are a whole lot of people on this forum with a lot more money to play than I. __________________ Utah, where gun control means a steady trigger pull

09-03-2002, 10:41 AM	#4
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Have no fear... we won't be setting up such a forum... too many legal implications. But thanks for suggestion anyway. __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-08-2002, 11:10 PM	#5
conchojack User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: College Station, Texas Posts: 13 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Doubs, it certainly sounds good to me. As a novice, I depend on my fellow members to advise me on what is worth considering and what costs are reasonable. My budget is very limited but I love to scope out the auctions. If I had a clue who was looking for what I would be very happy to send up a flag. Local newspapers, sales, gun shows, pawn shops all may have treasures few of which I can obtain. I would be very happy to check out items and send notes. Conchojack __________________ Sir, not being informed to the highest degree of accuracy, I hesitate to articulate for fear I might deviate from the true course of rectitude.

09-09-2002, 10:47 AM	#6
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,150 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	A separate forum for such discussions is unwarranted in my opinion and there are legal implications as mentioned above. Conchojack, you are free to announce your interest in any item you find for auction or to ask opinions of others here in the General discussion forum, or if the auction is for an item that falls into one of the specific Luger discussion forum, you might be better served to ask your questions and post relevant photos there, but with an active membership of over 500, don't be surprised if you start a feeding frenzy on what you thought was an obscure auction find... You will get much help here on the forum... and you don't need to reveal where the particular gun is being auctioned or sold to ask questions... just upload the photos that you have access to, and ask your questions... You may get more HELP that you anticipated! [img]biggrin.gif[/img] __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

09-01-2002, 06:19 PM	#3
Carl User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Central PA Posts: 113 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 2 Posts	Some lawyer out there may want to check this out. I believe what you are talking about is called "pooling" which I believe is illegal.

09-09-2002, 04:31 PM	#7
Doubs User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Byron, Georgia Posts: 1,671 Thanks: 771 Thanked 1,617 Times in 526 Posts	Well, it SEEMED like a good idea at the time! I obviously hadn't considered the legal implications and that single fact makes it a BAD idea. Thanks, guys, for the input.