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Borla · 10-07-2005, 10:15 AM

I'm not a professional, but I do have what you might call an "enthusiasts' knowledge" of the item. It's not me checking it out that I would expect payment for, it is my travel, and 8-10 hours of my time (a whole Saturday). If it was 20-30 mins away from me, I'd do it for him completely free.

If I don't look at it, he would most likely fly in himself to check it out, and it's in a location that would probably dictate him flying, renting a car, driving 150 miles, etc. It's not something he plans to technically profit off of, but it's something he is looking for that would be an extremely good deal if I check this out and it is what it appears to be.

We are not extremely tight, but we do get along pretty decently. It's not something I would do for him (or most online acquaintences/friends) at my own expense, since it would be 23-25 gallons of gas, at $3.15 a gallon, plus a few bucks for meals, PLUS (and maybe most of all?) my whole Saturday. I'm thinking my true expense for doing it, not counting the time, would be nearly $100.

Hopefully that sheds more light on the subject? Sorry, I can't really go into details.

10-07-2005, 10:15 AM	#7 (permalink)
Borla Junkie	I'm not a professional, but I do have what you might call an "enthusiasts' knowledge" of the item. It's not me checking it out that I would expect payment for, it is my travel, and 8-10 hours of my time (a whole Saturday). If it was 20-30 mins away from me, I'd do it for him completely free. If I don't look at it, he would most likely fly in himself to check it out, and it's in a location that would probably dictate him flying, renting a car, driving 150 miles, etc. It's not something he plans to technically profit off of, but it's something he is looking for that would be an extremely good deal if I check this out and it is what it appears to be. We are not extremely tight, but we do get along pretty decently. It's not something I would do for him (or most online acquaintences/friends) at my own expense, since it would be 23-25 gallons of gas, at $3.15 a gallon, plus a few bucks for meals, PLUS (and maybe most of all?) my whole Saturday. I'm thinking my true expense for doing it, not counting the time, would be nearly $100. Hopefully that sheds more light on the subject? Sorry, I can't really go into details. __________________ Coimhéad fearg fhear na foighde!!!! Last edited by Borla; 10-07-2005 at 10:17 AM..