Don't give 3-d cameras away for free!!!

[fj834@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Dr. George A. Themelis)]

A last word before I leave for my email-free weekend (actually it is 
fun, no one to bother me with "What's the progress with my viewer" ;)) 

Since there was some discussion about loaning stereo cameras, I have to 
say this:  Don't give cameras or 3-d accessories away for free or as 
presents.  I don't think it is a good idea.

A few years ago, before I got into the habit of buying and reselling 
equipment, I gave a couple of cameras and viewers away to friends for 
free... This only led to problems...

If your friend stops being your friend, you will really miss the red 
button viewer which, in the meanwhile, has appreciated quite a bit.  
Give clothes or CDs for presents.  Not stereo cameras.  It's easy to 
tell when a camera is not being used... No pictures!  So, what do you 
do?  Ask for it back?

If you care for a person and you want them to get started in 3-d, loan 
them a camera.  If they like it, offer to sell it at a reasonable price.
In a more general context, we do not appreciate free things as much as 
we appreciate things that they had to pay money for.  So, let the 
potential 3-d addict pay for his own tools...  Works better this way...

Words of wisdom by... George "no freebies" Themelis


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