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Hey Wocopep,

Welcome to the jungle buddy, don't feel bad about an irate phone call. I got a call (from another current OG member) asking me how I could have the nerve to sell my gas pumps at the prices I was asking. He stated that I had no right selling a pump for that much money? Well I will tell you, anyone of my customers has the right to not buy whatever I'm selling. I also try and sell items so there is room for the next guy to make some money. I believe at that time, these were the current prices I was asking: unrestored Roman Column $5800 Hayes 2 in 1 cash recorder $3500 Wayne 40 twin $5500 Wayne 71 showcase $3750 You get the point, these aren't your typical 50's electrics. Some collectors let their jealousy get the best of them. I'll bet he'd step right up to the plate if those prices were the same today. I make sure my family gets to eat, whoever doesn't like the prices, go call someone who gives a ----.

Goober

That would be a GREAT start Ryan! I also feel or suggest a possible BAN Policy if caught selling repo's TWICE or intentionally decieving people. Oldgas wont police itself, Obviously! The BAD people dont wanna quit by themselves! LOL They need help!

I rather enjoyed the banter back and forth while the call lasted. He never really made sense with the accusations and I have to admit that once I realized what type of call this was, I stirred the pot every chance I got. I treated them like most of the telemarketers that call me. I did go back a couple of times on my phone and tried to figure out where the call came from. Like I said initially, I thought it was a telemarketer because the number was all zeros. It says it originated in New Mexico but that isnt where the call came from either. Im learning that you can disguise your phone in any number of ways. What was funny was that the madder he got the more fun it was for me.

I read this 3 times cuz everytime it made me laugh at loud!!

Tom, I am in for that!!

You can count on my vote.

Out of the blue, I got a no brain PM from Wes HAGUE last week. I'll tell you, that repop pushing moron got the reply he deserved from me. What is it, with these no minds wanting to offer unsolicited advice?

Most forums I belong to have at least one or two categories that are for members only. You must log in with your info to even view it.

If Oldgas ever does that with the For Sale section, I would be in favor of doing a reset and only those members who get approved through the site can list items.....just like is done with listing a for sale item with no price here.

I commend you for the way you reacted to the caller. Too many times in life it seems that we take things way too seriously, especially when someone calls us out. You are obviously confident that the advice that you have offered over the years was backed up by the knowledge, experience, and hard work that you have in the hobby. Your post on how you handled things is a lesson in itself.