[SEL] People with deep pockets

[George & Norma Armstrong]

And Arnie some of us are very glad that  people are around that will share
parts and literature such as you.  You've helped me and I sure appreciate
it.      George
-----Original Message-----
From: Arnie Fero <fero_ah at city-net.com>
To: The SEL email discussion list <sel at lists.stationary-engine.com>
Date: Monday, December 20, 2004 5:50 PM
Subject: RE: [SEL] People with deep pockets


>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?
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