On Nov 18, 2007, at 10:05 AM, Gpaul2000 at aol.com wrote: > On a list such as this, it's all the more important to let the > seller know in no uncertain terms that "I'll take it." It shouldn't > be the seller's responsibility to decide who really wants it.? We're > all grownups here, and decisive action is sometimes called for, even > if it's phrased, "I'll take it on approval - OK?" I'm sure we all > appreciate the opportunity to buy items on this list for set prices > without going through eBay. In return, we should be prepared to act > quickly and clearly on those items we want. If we request a photo > and someone else meantime says, "I'll take it," I would suggest that > the seller let the first responder know that a second responder will > take it if he doesn't want it. This would be especially true when > buying machines, and photos are called for. And there's an important > distinction: are we talking about a $20 book, or a $2500 phonograph? > Both the buyer and seller need to adjust accordingly.? Just my > opinion... Spot on! I couldn't have said it better. Regards, Loran