Hmmm. So it is my responsibility to cover everyone else's financial shortfall when it comes to them prioritizing the purchase of a luxury item from me? So much wrong about this, it's not worth the effort detailing it all.

On the other hand, I'm going to the Lamborghini dealership today to inform them they must provide me with a same year model Aventador for an even exchange with my 370Z (after all, they are both sports cars), and if they refuse then I'll guilt them into it by letting them know they are crushing the dreams of my son - those greedy, heartless, capitalists pigs.

As it relates to my personal experience, I've purchased three used pins for myself and sold one (one via Craigslist and the others via Pinside). In every case the experience was positive. Most of the details were worked out in advance over the phone, the pricing was agreed upon pending in-person inspection, and in my situation (buying or selling) help was provided loading the pin into the transport vehicle.

This also reminds me of all those home shows my wife watches. She loves it when potential buyers write personal letters about their lives and why they want to buy the house. I mentioned once that I thought that was silly. I don't need to read a letter to choose the buyer of my house. Rather, all I need is to sort the offers from largest to smallest and choose whichever one comes out at the top of the list. Whatever their story is, this is the one that touches my heart the most.

I must be a callous dream crusher for thinking this way - good thing I don't care what strangers think about me.

I know I've left some money on the table before, but I've done similar and had similar done to me. If I set a price and have a verbal agreement with some conditions (e.g. time, payment method, etc.) then that is what I stick with even if someone else offers more. Not going to judge others for doing things differently, but I think this is the best way to treat people.