The whole damned thing got childish and rhetorical. I would happily pay Red's prices if I had the cash to spare. He does the Amiga community a great service by putting in his own resources to obtain items which might otherwise wind up in a landfill, and ensuring that the purchaser gains a quality Amiga item with no bullshyt.
There's nothing immoral or unethical about wanting to make a profit on one's hobby and passion; that's how many great success stories are born.
On the same token, there is nothing wrong with someone who does not wish to make a profit, immense or otherwise, on his or her Amiga items. I would rather sell to someone low who will cherish and use an item than high to someone who will put it in a glass case. I've given away Commodore 64 and Amiga equipment to people who have sworn to use them, and everyone has lived up to that.
To that end, my resources have already been compensated by my use of whatever it is I'm selling. That is my profit.
I believe in Red and his way of conducting business of which I am aware. At the same time, I feel he was certainly out of line with his comment. Chalk it up to brief moment of poor judgment, unappreciated humor, or whatever you may. Given that he provides a valuable service to the Amiga community, he deserves our respect and gratitude.
