quote:Originally posted by adoberetreat:
I am sure Belgium Barry is a great guy. In no way was I suggesting he was obligated or should be compelled to reveal what he sold his car for. If he doesn't want to contribute to the greater good of sharing knowledge with his fellow Pantera enthusiasts, that is his right and I won't question that. It's a personal choice and I respect his decision. Good people can have different points of view.
And I'm sure your intentions are wholly honorable as well but if you really hold all said in the above to be true, I don't think "he doesn't want to contribute to the greater good of sharing knowledge with his fellow Pantera enthusiasts" is a fair conclusion to draw merely because in this instance he chooses not to divulge the sell price of his car that occurred in a private transaction. There are many other ways to be part of the community I'm sure he has fulfilled. Most private sales are ....well...private. That's why we call them such.
As far as Mecum and BJ, etc, they're public auctions and the sellers and buyers both by definition are acknowledging and accepting the publication of sell price as part of the process........and I don't believe these entities are performing any type of community service; they're promoting their own enterprise and future potential to collect fees and profit.
Best,
K