I've got it. But maybe I should be charging for all this info that I've been giving out! Seriously though, I can relate to what Bruce is saying. I get flooded with PM and e-mails for scans of old literature in my archives. I used to do it, but it eats up a lot of time and have stopped doing it. It has also taken a toll on the condition of my literature. As for a posting on a website, that takes even more expertise/time/expense.


As Bob states, people have gotten used to free info via the web. Most understand, but in a few cases, people have gotten quite nasty when I've refused their requests. Ironically many of these requests come from people who want to sell the bicycle on eBay or Craigslist. Basically, they want the info so that they will appear knowledgeable about their product and get a better price. Yet they are the same people who are not willing to compensate you for efforts.