Must admit I found Travis's story amusing, understand how he feels, I can also understand how others here feel. In all honesty though, I can't believe that even a senile old woman would think that a rusty old pump was worth a million bucks, or even worth the figure Travis gave. I also hardly believe she would be of the mind to hold it against others in the hobby. While some may think it cruel to play on the woman's greed, I'm hardly thinking she's finally scheduling that long-needed hip operation now that her financial woes are a thing of the past. Her son should have the common sense to know they've been hoodwinked once he sees Travis's offer and just laugh it off. Anyone taking an offer like that seriously has some serious problems to begin with. A simple "No, thank you" would have sent Travis on his way alot easier than insulting his intelligence with a "million dollar" price tag. But that's just me.
Ken.