[pct-l] Old PCT marker on Ebay!

[csiechert at hotmail.com (Carl (1977 Kelty Kid))]

I agree. While I have no doubt that Joanne's description is accurate and
that it was perceived to be legitimately acquired by all concerned, its sale
by PCTA establishes a market value and sends the wrong message (i.e., that
there's money growing on trees, ready to be mined).

For the same reason, possession or sale of a number of products from
protected animal species is prohibited--even when "no animals were harmed."
PCT example: If you are lucky enough to find an eagle feather on the trail,
you better leave it there. Unless you're a member of a federally recognized
Native American tribe, mere possession is a felony with a fine of up to
$10,000 and/or imprisonment.

The good news is that the PCT marker on eBay, which had an opening bid of
$200, didn't get any bids.

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Courtway
> 
> IMO, auctioning the thing off is just asking for folks to 
> tear 'em off the trees to make some corn pasta $.
> 
> s.c.
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Eric Yakel" <eyakel@earthlink.net>
> 
> > Now that sounds like a good way to get the PCTA a little 
> money.  Kudos 
> > to all.  However, please don't take them all.