eloquently stated.
David Riker
davriker@digitalpath.net
http://community.webshots.com/user/fool4mg
http://www.myspace.com/fool4mg
----- Original Message -----
From: "Norm" <twobees@sprynet.com>
To: "Spridgets Digest" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Monday, September 04, 2006 8:05 AM
Subject: Spridget Friends of MGB's
> Happy Labor Day y'all!
>
> I want to thank all of you who not only went to eBay to look at my MGB,
but
> also to those who "came to my defense" when Mike jabbed me with the
> "commercial?" post.
>
> Mike said that in jest. But, he is correct in that this is not a
commercial
> board & should not be used to generate a business profit. And, I sure
> wasn't trying to generate a profit. While my business is vintage
racecars,
> as Advertising Manager of Vintage Racecar magazine, the building & racing
of
> the vintage cars is far from a business as you all know.
>
> As Kent said, "If I ever sell my Bugeye I will let the list know because
you
> guys understand what goes into this hobby. I don't think that a profit
would
> be in the cards but wouldn't you like to know if a solid, well-defined car
> is available from somebody that you sorta knows comes up for sale?" He's
> correct. If I'm looking for a good Spridget or Spridget parts, this list
is
> the first place I'm going to make inquiries.
>
> Needless to say, selling my B was not a venture to generate a profit, just
> to minimize the loss. Try over $40,000 spent over 10 years in upgrading
the
> B & making it as bulletproof as it is. Then looking at the final sales
> price of $9,402. Seems like a bit of a negative profit whouldn't you say?
> But, that's why it's a hobby. I used to race sailboats & that was
similarly
> "profitable." And, similarly fun. Bottom line - it's the price we pay to
> enjoy our hobby. Yes, I know. I could have sold the car alone & then all
> of the related additional parts separately on eBay, & probably made more
> money. But, how long would that have taken? I need room NOW. So, my
loss
> is Hayes Harris' gain. But, if I had to pick a dealer to sell to, it
would
> be Hayes. He has a great appreciation of & love for British cars. Just
> visit his shop or meet him at an event & you know that.
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