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Meeting up with members even where there is no sale

Hey all, 

 

I've been a member here for over 20 years.  I've made some local friends in the Chicago area here over the years, but it has been increasingly difficult to meet up with folks when Audiogon prevents exchange of contact information. 

I understand this when there is a sale and the site needs its commission.  But to prevent us from doing anything off the forum/site seems harsh.  

Is it accurate to say Audiogon prohibits this entirely?  

I simply wanted to help a local guy with his crossovers and binding posts.  

jbhiller

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elliottbnewcombjr
5,790 posts
 

I repeat: It is INSULTING that personal contact is blocked.

I have made many friends on DPReview, two of them in New York State, we plan to meet and take photos together, I stay at one's home.

Here, I have had to sneak like a thief to meet 4 friends close enough to meet at my or their place, listen to music, mess with each other's turntables, buying advice, share meals, go to record stores together, take joint trips to visit Steve and Ray at VAS.

There is great fellowship to be gained, blocking that for historic reasons borders on cruel!

elliottbnewcombjr
5,790 posts
 

 

DPReview site,

I am guessing far more members, makes private messages easier, and allows full sharing of personal info.  there is NOT reasons not to allow it, except to prevent members making sales outside of Audiogon.

Historic perhaps, however today. people list here, eBay, Reverb, US Audio Mart ...

Actually lowering the price at sites with lower/no fees.

My friends, cameras and audio actually alert others about items listed here. Even then, the item might be available elsewhere.

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