Reply to "73??? Pantera for Sale"

I've been following this post with enthusiasm....and some restraint, not wanting to add fuel to the fire, but...

I think the conversation thus far attests to the core type of guys that hang out here.... a great bunch. You are all willing to be 'self critical', that is a true virtue in itself and I'm still not so sure anyone has anything to be apologetic about.

A new user came out of nowhere and posted a car and GT5 kit for sale, as a P car owner one would think he would have some awareness of the market and have done some research. He didn't like what he heard in terms of offers, too exception and responded in kind with examples to justify his price. The 'polite' route is a two way street; he could as easily responded thanks for your offer, but its way below what I can accept…..good luck on your search...end of conversation. Secondly; the 'polite' route would have a note that said 'I'm out of town for while; do not expect a response until...
Most honest sellers just get it out in the open up front and post a price with the ad. Inviting people to have to enquire, then leaving for vacation is asking for a mixed reaction.

In addition I may have been part of the 'disappointment' he experienced as I in response to the post I enquired as to the price of the GT5 kit. Two weeks later came a response of $5K, so I politely replied that a new kit could be had from the vendors with wing for around $1500, that is not 'dissing' the guy just pointing out simple fact....and for that I don't feel an apology is warranted or necessary.

As the board grows in membership, there will undoubtedly be more confrontation of this nature. I personally don't see it as confrontational just 'healthy discussion' and if everyone is afraid to speak their mind due to possible repercussions, the discussions and the board will ultimately lose a lot of the 'edge' that makes it so different and better than other boards.

I’ll stop there, just my 'two penneth'

Julian