I've had this happen as well.....
Four times for that matter. I experienced the same thing as you did Dave, all but the last time. Even that one did not go all that well. The first time it happened, I was actually a little "frightened"...how the heck did they get my E-mail address? I went so far as to E-mail Fred and Robert to see if the system was some how being "hacked". Assured it was not, I did respond to the folks - never to hear from them again. In all but the last case, just like you...no Hello!, no explanation, just "I've got one of those - how much is it worth"?
The first three times I was accommodating. I explained the machine in question as much as I could and tried to help. Then I got tired of it. Never a thanks, or kiss my @&&!!! The third person went so far as to get an entire history report out of me and repeated it almost word for word in a Craigslisting. The machine was in such condition that I might even question it...(you know that it had to be rough), but went on to tell me that they lived in St. Louis. After a few days, I looked it up. I could not believe what they were asking for it!!!
By this time I had had enough, and when the fourth person inquired, I will admit I was a little rude and short. This time it almost backfired on me. (Almost). After a few more correspondences, it turns out this person just wanted to offer it to me. We had made semi-permanent arrangements for me to go pick it up, when all communication stopped and I never heard from that person again.
So, I understand your frustration. I am happy that this time it worked out for you. Looks like you may have gotten an original painting too. (Referring to the picture frame on the parcel shelf of the Subaru) Glad you made some new friends too.
Rick
