Dale, the usual convention is
FS:
to start the message subject when something is being offered [F]or [S]ale. A variant is:
FS/FT:
when sale or trade is what's being offered.
I don't think anyone will have trouble adopting that here. Some other conventions along these lines:
WTB: [W]anted [T]o [B]uy
and, although I know we never do this here:
OT: [O]ff [T]opic
<smile>
Happy Hunting, all.
-S-
OROBOYZ@aol.com wrote:
>
> Dear Freddy:
>
> I am sorry to say I think you definetely are going to be the odd man out on
> this point, as most of us relish finding old parts and bikes wherever we can
> find them.
>
> In fact, I thank all sellers who are cordial enough to offer their goods to
> the CR list first and thereby enhance the camaraderie on the list. I
> personally see the offering up of these parts and bike as an important part
> of the CR list!
>
> But for those of you who find this undesirable, I hereby request that
> everyone use a prefix, in the subject line of their message, of the words
> "For Sale" or "For Trade" or "At Auction" (whatever is appropriate!)
>
> I do not take the time to search eBay either, so I appreciate anyone letting
> the group know about neat old bikes and items that come up on eBay, whether
> it is you yourself auctioning items or you happen to see the goodies come up.
> This is not just in the interest of buying the items but also just to
> actually see the pictures, see the selling price, see who buys it...the whole
> deal!
>
> Dale Brown
> List Manager
> <A HREF="http://www.classicrendezvous.com/main.htm">Classic Rendezvous</A>