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Old 04-03-2005, 02:26 PM
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Default The thread from hell (Was: FS UNIQUE 85.5 944)

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ENGINE options : full belt and water pump service, rebuilt cylinder head with wide fire head set the same used on the turbo engines, full performance exhaust, european primary muffler with ansa secondary mufler, performance headder, upgraded computer, new oil pan gasket and front oil seals, new radiator, upgraded front suspension, converted to 1987 offset. larger 17 inch wheels Porsche club sport, full exterior restoration factory alpine white (L90E) code, futher body options smooth bumpers 968 mirrors and door handles, car set at european ride height.
INTERIOR options : factory seat re-upholstered with beautiful skins,new guage cluster cover, new shift boot and billet shift pattern insert.

I have a TON invested in her and she runs and drives excellent. Will consider reasonable offers and car is located in S. Fla area.
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Old 04-03-2005, 03:49 PM
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Looks like a nice ride..... Did you push the front bumper or just shave the bumperettes?
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Old 04-03-2005, 06:45 PM
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Looking nice...got any more pics?
I like the shaved front look and the 968 parts...
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Old 04-03-2005, 10:22 PM
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Just an observation

It cost me $50 to put an ad in autotrader for my Z28. SOLD
It cost me about $60 to put my Z28 on eBay. Reserve not met
It cost me $50 to put my RX-7 Convertible on eBay. SOLD

It cost me $18 a year to be a member of Rennllist.

I sold stuff on Rennlist, I also paid John to be a member before I took the liberty of using his bandwith to sell something.

Is this the same car?:
https://rennlist.com/forums/924-931-944-951-968-forum/94700-85-5-944-auto-4-sale-no-tranny-1250-obo.html
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Old 04-03-2005, 11:01 PM
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What is unique about it?
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Old 04-03-2005, 11:19 PM
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For Sale ads in the standard tech forums are probited to non-members. Members are permitted this perk of membership in moderation.

Moderators, please remove or delete. Thanks.
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Old 04-07-2005, 10:02 AM
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Default actually, tried to sign up - need help from mod

Just so you guys know, I did try to sign up first prior to posting the ad (notice time on emails and first post time). The order got rejected for some insane reason and I could not sign up on the actual site and had to go to some CCNOW website. I actually sent the mod a note to help me sign up.

So pls go easy on the comments and the mod can send me a note anytime (harry_work@hotmail.com) to help sign up.

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From : <orders@ccnow.com>
Sent : Sunday, April 3, 2005 12:59 PM
To : harry_work@hotmail.com
Subject : CCNow Order: 123-92-9978

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Thank you for your order from CCNow and Rennlist.com Memberships.

For your convenience, we have included a copy of your order below.
The charge will be billed to your credit card as "CCNow".

If you have a credit card billing question, please feel free to contact
CCNow's customer service department at any time. For assistance and
instructions, visit our Web site at http://www.ccnow.com and click on
"Shopper Support".

If you have a question about your order status, you can check the status
online at [/url]

or contact the supplier directly by Email at jen@rennlist.net.

If you would like to start selling your products online, feel free to
visit us at: http://www.ccnow.com/cgi-local/ad.cgi?con002


CCNow Order Number: 123-92-9978

Qty Unit Price Product-ID Description
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1 $17.95 USD RC-ONE Rennlist Membership Card-1yr.
Model or Area of Interest: 944
Color for 1/2" x 2.75" decal: white
Do you need us to subscribe you to__?:
Yes, Both Email and Webforums
Who should we thank for referring you to
Rennlist.com?:
(None)


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$17.95 USD Subtotal

$0.00 USD Packaging & Shipping

$17.95 USD Grand Total


2 nd email

From : <orders@ccnow.com>
Sent : Sunday, April 3, 2005 2:40 PM
To : harry_work@hotmail.com
CC : jen@rennlist.net
Subject : Billing Problem: Order 123-92-9978

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Thank you for your order number 123-92-9978 from CCNow
and Rennlist.com Memberships.

Unfortunately, we were not able to obtain credit card authorization
for your order, due to the following reason:

We're sorry, but your credit card company did not
authorize this transaction. No explanation was
given to CCNow. You may wish to contact your
credit card company regarding this matter.


If you would like to try again with another payment option,
please go to the following URL:

You can edit the existing products and/or add or remove items.
For your security, you will be asked to re-enter payment information.

Once again we thank you for your order, and we hope to
assist you again in the near future.

Regards,

- CCNow Customer Service

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damn, you guys are childish.
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Originally Posted by 944 Hooligan
damn, you guys are childish.
Think about this:
John D. the owner of this site pays for servers, bandwith etc. The modest $18 a year he charges probably doesn't cover his expenses.

If I dared try to make money by say opening a hot dog stand on your front lawn, I bet you would be "childish" as well.

This board has evolved into a community, a sort of dysfunctional family. I appreciate having the board, don't mind paying my dues, and will continue to act "childish" when someone comes here and tries to make money without paying their dues.
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tom, i am sure the modest $18 he charges from everyone here more than covers the hosting costs, not including any sponsorship money. i run a few boards myself and know a bit about what it takes to keep things operational. hosting prices these days is pretty cheap, and bandwidth is almost a past issue with add-on packages.

so the guy posted a car for sale without having his membership finalized. big deal. if that's all the harm done, who cares. why make such a stink about it and make the guy feel like a jerk? you getting some kind of kick back? how about something a little more tactful like "hey, nice car. you know, it helps to please the more uptight members of the board if you register as a member before you post an itme for sale. welcome!"
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Originally Posted by 944 Hooligan
tom, i am sure the modest $18 he charges from everyone here more than covers the hosting costs, not including any sponsorship money. i run a few boards myself and know a bit about what it takes to keep things operational. hosting prices these days is pretty cheap, and bandwidth is almost a past issue with add-on packages.

so the guy posted a car for sale without having his membership finalized. big deal. if that's all the harm done, who cares. why make such a stink about it and make the guy feel like a jerk? you getting some kind of kick back? how about something a little more tactful like "hey, nice car. you know, it helps to please the more uptight members of the board if you register as a member before you post an itme for sale. welcome!"
If you say so, it must be true. I guess the board is paying for John's Porsche addiction.

Next time I will be more tactful, and consult with you or emily post on proper etiquette. I being a "more uptight member" wouldnt surely wouldn't want to say something that could possibly offend you.

How is this: Oh 944 Hooligan, I noticed that you have been visiting here lately. Welcome. I think it would look real neato spedito if you had that little red member under your name. You see, the owner of this board probably has some schlitz on order, and the modest $18 would help to go towards the modest tip he pays the delivery boy.
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Rules are rules.

tom, i am sure the modest $18 he charges from everyone here more than covers the hosting costs, not including any sponsorship money. i run a few boards myself and know a bit about what it takes to keep things operational. hosting prices these days is pretty cheap, and bandwidth is almost a past issue with add-on packages.
Obviously you have never read any threads or posts from JohnD as to what it takes for him to keep this site running. Do a search, I'll let his words speak for him.

so the guy posted a car for sale without having his membership finalized. big deal. if that's all the harm done, who cares. why make such a stink about it and make the guy feel like a jerk? you getting some kind of kick back? how about something a little more tactful like "hey, nice car. you know, it helps to please the more uptight members of the board if you register as a member before you post an itme for sale. welcome!"
The above lecture on posting in a nice manner came from the person who also wrote this in the same thread:

damn, you guys are childish.
I don't think it is childish to ask someone to follow the charter rules. I am sorry if you were offended by my post.
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Old 04-07-2005, 05:28 PM
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yep, i wrote that. i stand by it. your response to this user as well as tom's could have been better. enough said. awful quick to make a new user and possible future contributor feel as though they committed cardinal sin by posting something for sale.

as for tom, well he's just a class act all the way.

keep up the good work guys, you make me want to jump into another 944 and join the list as soon as i can!
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Originally Posted by Tom R.
I think it would look real neato spedito if you had that little red member under your name.

Excuse me?
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Originally Posted by Epic2112
Excuse me?
You see, now THAT was childish.
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