Actually, I was asking that of J.E. It’s just that the timing of his post with respect to my review was so uncanny. 
Jim,
I have noticed a certain… how shall I put this? Cattiness? 
I’m with Dazzle and Craig, I find all reviews helpful. I can’t buy every whistle out there (I’m married, and plan to stay that way), but people’s opinions keep me attuned to what is available in the wonderful world of whistledom.
Dang the reviewer-reviewer(s)! Full speed ahead!
“Jan Erik” and his/her/its lack of substantive response should consign this topic to the ashbin of teapot-tempests.
Mark
Those reviewers that keep the whistle(s) will need to remember to file a 1099-B with the IRS if they are subject to US taxes.
Cripes, “Jan Erik”,
Put up or shut up.
Who’s going to be the first one to step up and advocate tax evasion? Mark, do I see a volunteer?
If you don’t like the reviews which are out there, no one prevents you from writing your own.
Many whistle players from time to time contribute reviews, whether formal or not–I always enjoy reading them.
Please write one!
–James
You’re not claiming to be a tax lawyer, are you “Jan Erik”? I hope not…you seem to be in error…again
From the instructions for the 1099-B form:
Barter Exchanges
A barter exchange is any person or organization with clients that contract with each other (or with the barter exchange) to jointly trade or barter property or services. The term does not include arrangements that provide solely for the informal exchange of similar services on a noncommercial basis. Persons who do not contract a barter exchange but who trade services do not file Form 1099-B. However, they may be required to file Form 1099-MISC.
…
Exceptions. Barter exchanges are not required to file form 1099-B for:
- Echanges through a barter exchange having fewer than 100 transactions during the year.
A maker may need to file a 1099-MISC if they give someone $600 in whistles in exchange for a review…though I’m not a tax lawyer, and couldn’t say for sure…
With all of the innuendo and failure to answer any of the direct questions put to “him”, I declare “Jan Erik” a typical usenet troll, whose only goal is to stir up trouble. I won’t pay any more attention to “him”.
Wanderer,
No I’m not a tax attorney. But I do plan to report these activities to the IRS via the Tax tip line. I’m sure you’ll hear from them if they feel you are in violation.
Jan Erik
Please do not feed the troll.
Whistle reviews to tax evasion in 28 easy steps
In the UK I think that falls under P11 benefit in kind rather than barter.
Ho Hum what a tangled web
D
I may have been branded a “troll” by some, but at least my lips are not for hire.
Try playing more legato, and with better rhythm. Keep practicing. Don’t give up…you may find some folks willing to hire you out eventually 
I know, I know.. I said I wasn’t going to reply to him..but really, I couldn’t keep that response all to myself!
Maybe that’s the real issue. Though I suspect the “frustrated whistle maker” scenario is more likely.
Wanderer keep up the good work.
Jays! What next? IRS agents at the Pizza Parlor on “Buy 1 Get 1 Free” night? (Did you like the purchased pizza or the free one better?) Or, worse yet, at your next Christmas party? 
I mean, c’mon, we’re not talking about $400 whistles here. I try to be a law-abiding citizen, and I pay my debts, so if I owe the IRS some money, I won’t give them any trouble about paying up, but don’t you think the IRS has bigger fish to fry?
If you are a maker, I can assure you that other makers giving out freebies for review aren’t going to keep us from buying your whistle if we like it, but if you are going to whine and complain about the other guys carrying on unfair business practices, that just might keep us away from your product. If you have a bone to pick with some maker about this, please take it up with him privately, and don’t bother the rest of us and sabotage yourself, too.
P.S. - The last time I checked, the IRS Tax Tip line was so they could give tips to you, not take tips from you.
I find it very interesting that the only other posts I remember seeing from Jan Erik were to try to sell something, or to point Chiffers to E-bay where he was trying to sell something. :roll:
… the one you’re trying to sell on eBay!
It’s not mine but I did actually spend some time looking around ebay for the perfect one. 
The first whistle you got, thought was junk and haven’t played for several years while you were suffering from WHOA!