[meteorite-list] the latest crop

From: almitt <almitt_at_meteoritecentral.com>
Date: Thu Apr 22 09:37:38 2004
Message-ID: <3A4A5F6A.65942F98_at_kconline.com>

Dear Listees,

In regards to item no.

<http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=531184524>

It looks Like I have received the usual ebay response when I told them of my concern on item
No. 531184524, which are being advertised as possible Mars Meteorites. I have actually had
better conversations with Ibeams. Sorta like talking to a HAL 2000 computer on 2001. Here is
ebay response:

Hello Al,

Thank you for writing eBay.

Thanks for your reply and I do understand your frustration.

Unfortunately with over 4 million auctions running at any one time, it
is impossible for us to become "experts" in every item sold.

Ultimately our site acts as the venue for sellers to list items We are
not involved in the actual transaction between buyers and sellers.

If you have suggestions on how we can improve the situation, or
recommend a change in policy, I encourage you to write to:
suggest_at_ebay.com.

I hope this has helped address your questions, but if you require any
clarification or have any follow-up questions, please don't hesitate to
write again.

The item is still up and running and it appears it will remain up. Where is bustafruad when
you need him/her. I am giving up on this one other than notifying any bidders who might bid.
Best to all.

--AL
Received on Wed 27 Dec 2000 04:30:19 PM PST