Re: Query.......on BNL listings

["William Shenefelt II" <wshenefelt at worldnet_att.net>]

Hi Barry;
From my experience there seems to be a reluctance to get possibly flooded
with checks for fish you just do not have in significant numbers.  With the
"tough" species, you raise a few extra pr, advertise them and get a bunch of
requests and tick a load of people off.  Besides, many members have a line
of friends waiting for first pick and nothing remains for the masses via the
F&EL.  .

If people have internet access, it is easier to communicate what is still
available.  With only BNL access, some just send a check.  Sort of  a
mentality of "If my check gets there first, I will have a better chance" or
something.  Maybe we could develop a policy of "contact by phone or internet
is required prior to placing an order for BNL fish"  Maybe this way people
with only a few pr would not worry about being flooded with requests and
would be more likely to post them.  Otherwise, only fish that are quite
prolific for a member will show up.  I do intend to put up a few species in
October (been hot as the devil here and do not like to coo them in the
mail), but this year has been slim production due to a family illness last
fall / winter crimping my time. Hopefuly by next spring I will have some
nice offerings for the BNL.
One other thought.  What if you needed to distribute in the F&EL to get KAP
credit?  Might that encourage some people who are heavier into breeder
status?
Bill Shenefelt.  .  .


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