[sdiy] ethics of suppliers/rant

[Michael Ruberto]

I too have had a small handful of questionable experiences with this sort of 
thing, but maybe I am lucky because most transactions I've had through this 
list have been good. The list has also provided some very agreeable and fair 
trading partners.
I admit the number of things I did sell to list peeps can be counted on 1 
hand. But for what it's worth, I still support the buyers of every item I 
have sold here.

There's a bad apple in every bunch, live and learn.

M. A. Ruberto


>From: Laxt57 at aol.com
>To: synth-diy at dropmix.xs4all.nl
>Subject: [sdiy] ethics of suppliers/rant
>Date: Fri, 16 Sep 2005 14:56:46 EDT
>
>Hi To All
>  About a year ago I found myself interested in synth stuff after
>a long period of pursuing a real career (medical electronics)
>To save time and design work I decided to buy pcbs and other
>selected items from people off this list. Big mistakes on my part!
>After about a dozen or so transaction I have found the clear
>majority to have ended in simple fraud. Or at the very least
>a complete arrogant and uncaring dishonest attitude.
>Is it just me? Does anyone else here have this experience?
>What is it about this list? I am perplexed. Also believe me when
>I say it is not really the money I have lost. It is the pain in the
>ass about it all! I have made a pact with a friend to slap me really
>hard if I have the urge to buy from the synth-diy group.
>I now understand the synth-diy idea, that is I must design and
>fabricate anything I want. I can do that, progress is just slow due
>to limited time on my part. I will do all future projects myself.
>  Having said all that let me just say that the above rant does not
>include elby designs. Thanks Laurie for being such  a reputable business
>person.
>  If anyone wants a list of recommended suppliers drop me a line.
>Jeri