From: Bruce Markowitz (scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net)
Date: Thu Jun 13 2002 - 01:05:22 EDT
A minor can not legally enter into a contract. An agreement to sell is a
contract. Not exactly the same as selling a 5 cent piece of bubble gum. Not
my cup of tea.
Enough said.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jonathan Graham" <grahamj_at_virtue.cx>
To: "Bruce Markowitz" <scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net>; <ThinkPad_at_cs.utk.edu>
Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 12:11 AM
Subject: Re: Old dusty thinkpads
> Huh?
>
> What's wrong with asking (nicely I might add) for a cheap thinkpad on the
> thinkpad list?
>
> Not to mention. How is selling to a minor illegal? I mean unless they're
> using credit or something. Then it's a matter of permission.
>
> In my neighborhood I see stores sell stuff to kids all the time.
>
> Should I be calling someone? :o)
>
> Anyway Anime guy (I love anime!) I'd sell you one if I had one. But, I'll
> ask around and see if any of my friends have something for you.
>
> If you check ebay I've seen some of the P120 thinkpads for around that
> price.
>
> J.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Bruce Markowitz" <scosgt_at_worldnet.att.net>
> To: <andres_at_msu.edu>; <letoured_at_together.net>; <ThinkPad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 7:49 PM
> Subject: Re: Old dusty thinkpads
>
>
> > I just don't think we can do business with a 14 year old.
> > Slight problem of legality!
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: "STeve Andre'" <andres_at_msu.edu>
> > To: <letoured_at_together.net>; <ThinkPad_at_cs.utk.edu>
> > Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 7:31 PM
> > Subject: Re: Old dusty thinkpads
> >
> >
> > HUH?
> >
> > What in the world is wrong with this person asking in a nice way, if
> > someone happens to have some "old dusty" thinkpad they'd like to
> > get rid of?
> >
> > I think such a question is entirely within the purview of this mailing
> > list, and I think you ove animephreak an apology.
> >
> > --STeve Andre'
> >
> > On Wednesday 12 June 2002 19:14, letoured_at_together.net wrote:
> > > In <f5.1d36e6a0.2a392094_at_aol.com>, on 06/12/02
> > >
> > > at 06:09 PM, <AnimePhreak_at_aol.com> said:
> > > >Im looking for an old used thinkpad. Im only 14 as i mentioned. The
> past
> > 2
> > > >laptop purchasing attempts have failed. I am looking for any old
dusty
> > > > used thinkpad laptops you may have and want to sell. If they are the
> > > > versions with barrel plugs they dont have to have a power adapter.
All
> i
> > > > need is a working thinkpad. Im looking/aiming under $100 shipped
since
> > > > that is all i have. Also preferably a color thinkpad.
> > >
> > > You write better then any 14 year old I know. So maybe you're smart
> > enough
> > > to not bother us again too. Eh?
> >
> >
> >
>
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