No, that's not what we're saying - to repeat:
Which by definition also means "may not".
Any bulk buy purposed by a member would be judged on its merits by the Committee on an individual basis.
Glad you're aware of the reason (there's about a dozen reasons, actually), which we have covered extensively in the past and not going to rehash. However, they do stop it being publicised on the forum if we think it may put the members or the club at risk or disadvantage in any fashion. We have a clear responsibility and duty of care to our members. If members wish to go "off radar" and have a BB entirely through the PM system, that's their prerogative and it's a case of caveat emptor, but any reference to unapproved BBs in the forums would be moderated.
Interesting, but that was eight years ago and on a different forum, and the overall value is not the point.
Now then, this thread is not about BBs, it's about car lifts. If you have a solid and valid proposal for a car lift BB, bring it to the Committee. Until then, let's get back on topic please.