[SEL] People with deep pockets

[Arnie Fero]

G'day Patrick,

I think the answer to that question is highly individual.  Some folks who
buy the paper as an "investment" probably wouldn't want to copy it for
fear of "diluting" the value of their invenstment by having copies of the
info "out there."  Others, like you and I, buy the literature because of
some connection to the hobby.  And sharing information is another
important part of the hobby.

I'd wager that the same two types of thinking also applies to loaning out
parts of engines so that copies can be made.  I'm sure there are some out
there who would never consider loaning out a part.  Happily I know folks
who would consider nothing less.

So again I think it boils down to individuals; some share and some don't.

See ya,  Arnie

Arnie Fero
Pittsburgh, PA
fero_ah at city-net.com

On Mon, 20 Dec 2004, Patrick M Livingstone wrote:

> 	I have nothing against collecting original paperwork. I have
> original catalogues and handbooks for many of my engines (and paid well for
> some of them). I quite willingly make copies for people who require them but
> will those who have paid extreme amounts be as willing to make copies?