[berettafan]

I got burned on a couple of occasions here. Not from any regulars but nevertheless it was enough to cure me of a desire to buy used parts that had any sort of critical function without handling them first.

Also got burned on a tub at ES Reg. That one hurt. I don't fault the seller in that instance. Got disgusted and sat back for a while...now it looks like I'm priced out of the market for good.

Also was left hanging on another tub/roller by a guy who no one here would expect to do such a thing. just flat out quit responding to PM's and emails. I wonder whose hands that car ended up in.

I think what it comes down to, and I am very sorry to say this, is that when goods that are no longer in production are in play you can forget goodwill and kindness. I know it doesn't apply to all but I can tell you in my experience it happens more than is discussed here. If you see something you want do NOT tell anyone else about it just grab a pile of cash and show up. If you can't do that then be ready for disappointment.

Now, having said all of this (it's been on my chest for a long time) I have no idea what your original post was and am not commenting on whether it was reasonable or not.