Cadcam, CNC & eCommerce

Subject: Re: Cadcam, CNC & eCommerce

"From: cncdxf@...: You brought up Ebay, there is the problem. My
friends call Ebay-Edumpster. John"

"Tim Goldstein <timg@...>: Do I feel like I was taken
advantage of? Heck no. I have a Bridgeport Series II sitting in my
garage now for a total cost of $1932 and I think that is a bargain.
Shipping is a service and no one is getting rich on moving a single
item. Just face that it is an expense and plan your purchases
accordingly."

Just to clarify, there were two transactions, one completed, and from
eBay in progress. Didn't mean to cast aspersion on those selling on
internet (remarks about that was from the news article from AFP) but
ferreting for means to cut down on shipping expenses, if any. The
item on eBay was obtained at less than half of what I would otherwise
have to pay for it. I appreciate very much those hawking their wares
on the internet, but as any purchaser, would like to cut expenses
where possible.

Anyway, US Postal service seem a more economical alternative, and
will like to hear about the experience of those who have used them.

Thanks

Peter