Re: [NTLK] 2100 from ebay - the woe continues

From: Laurent Daudelin (nemesys_at_cox.rr.com)
Date: Fri Jul 13 2001 - 00:26:50 EDT


on 13/07/01 00:04, Ed Kummel at tech_ed_at_yahoo.com wrote:

>
> This is probably one of the most philanthropic
> displays of good will I have seen in a long time. Even
> though it shouldn't, given the history of the Newt
> Group, it surprised me, none the least, when I read
> this email of a fellow newton-ite offering the
> benefits of their valuable time and limited
> resources...sure, we all contribute in some way to
> this close-knit group. We do what we can with no
> expectation of reward. Lately, after a particularly
> trying period (bad blood postings, list
> troubles...etc. etc) It has been very uplifting.
> People volunteering hardware, bandwidth, time and
> talent to bring something to a community that really
> didn't expect it and showed great appreciation when
> completed. I find myself congratulating the listees
> over and over again. Especially those occupying the
> "core" group. So, I really shouldn't have been
> suprised by David's offer...but I was. Such a genuine
> display of goodwill should not go unrecognized. Yes, I
> know that David didn't make his offer expecting
> anything in return, but such an out-of-the-blue offer
> for someone who is just beginning to explore the
> virtues of this machine and group just shouldn't go
> un-noticed!
> I would like to like to publically recognize David
> Humphreys for his work in the community. And while I
> despise "me too" responses, this is one instance where
> I would not mind seeing them. I suggest that everyone
> on this list show David that his gesture is not going
> unnoticed.
> Thanks David, I appreciate your contributions to this
> group. honestly! Some day, I would not mind meeting
> you personally!
> Ed
> web/gadget guru
> --- "Humphreys, David" <david.humphreys_at_honeywell.com>
> wrote:
>> Matthew,
>>
>> I am sorry you were 'stung'. :(
>>
>> However, in an effort to make a bad deal good,
>> I offer you this:
>>
>> If you will send me the unit and pay for shipping,
>> I will upgrade the memory for free.
>>
>> I have the chips and the necessary skills as you
>> are no doubt aware from my SER-001 board.
>>
>> If you can get a refund from this joker, then go
>> ahead.
>> Otherwise, my offer stands.
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> David Humphreys
>>
>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: matthew_at_crescent.org.uk
>> [mailto:matthew_at_crescent.org.uk]
>>> Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2001 12:59p
>>> To: newtontalk_at_newtontalk.net
>>> Subject: Re: [NTLK] 2100 from ebay - the woe
>> continues
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> I though so! :-)
>>>
>>> I'm exploring the 'refund' route as I need a 2100
>> or U2000.
>>> If anyone wants a
>>> 2000 in a 2100 case for about US$250+post or swap
>> for an
>>> U2000 it's yours.
>>>
>>> I suppose after 20+ auctions I was due a 'sting'.
>> Not
>>> impressed though!
>>>
>>> Matthew

I fully agree!

-Laurent.

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