a difficult decision.....
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Dana Bennett
PCS Life Member
YES!! Thanks Ed!! I had not gotten around to posting a picture yet so thankyou for posting one for me!! I'm still on the fence, but I will hopefully figure out what I want to do/need to do very soon.
By the way, on the judging sheet I received a deduction on my partician and for the life of me I could never figure out why??!! LOL!! I did have the glass spotlessly clean and it is the one piece fixed glass that came with it and not the two piece sliding glass. I don't know, just puzzled me is all!! hehee!!
Dana.
By the way, on the judging sheet I received a deduction on my partician and for the life of me I could never figure out why??!! LOL!! I did have the glass spotlessly clean and it is the one piece fixed glass that came with it and not the two piece sliding glass. I don't know, just puzzled me is all!! hehee!!
Dana.
Darren Bedford
PCS Member
Dana
David told me what he offered you for your car ! :4_11_9:
Do you think anyone would ever make an offer like that to you again for it ?
I know the offer stands until the end of the week.
I would seriously think about it. After he buys something else, I hope you don't decide it would have been a great idea to have sold it.
I told him he could have my MM for a 1/4 of his offer to you.
He wants a Superior.
Your choice,
Darren
David told me what he offered you for your car ! :4_11_9:
Do you think anyone would ever make an offer like that to you again for it ?
I know the offer stands until the end of the week.
I would seriously think about it. After he buys something else, I hope you don't decide it would have been a great idea to have sold it.
I told him he could have my MM for a 1/4 of his offer to you.
He wants a Superior.
Your choice,
Darren
Dana Bennett
PCS Life Member
uhmm, Darren??? (and anyone esle who is wondering WHY I have not yet sold my coach)
I HAVE been "seriously" thinking about it day and night, Obviously I am smart enough to know that he is offering WAY more than I could ever get for the coach at any other time.
There is NO question that his offer would help me greatly as I would really like to get some bills paid off as I have never recovered from losing my job three years ago and even though I have been back to work for just over 1 1/2 years I now make about 10 to 15 thousand less a year, although I am VERY thankful to have a decent job that I like!! I worry every day about being able to "make it" and being able to do the needed repairs on my home and property and try to make my life and myself a little better.
The QUESTION is am I willing to let go of my coach??!! Plain and simple facts are that yes, MY car does need a bit of work here and there (ALL of which I have made Dave VERY aware of!!) however down to basics, it IS a clean southern vehicle, floors, frame and body are essentially free of any rust, body IS straight, I do not know of ANY bondo in the body from previous damge, this coach IS a Regal (with the little side opera window, really probably the reason I bought this coach to begin with!!). I also prefer the Superior body style in these years myself and I doubt I would ever be able to buy another one in similar condition if one ever came up.
AND I have for a long time planned on using THIS coach in service when my parents pass away as that is something that would help me greatly deal with the pain and sorrow that will follow when it comes their time to go.
It seems small but being able to drive them their last mile in a dignified manor means alot! My Dads favorite color has always been blue (EVERY new car has been blue, the house he bought before it was even built in suburban Buffalo is STILL the same blue it was 60+ years ago when it was built!!) and THAT is why I SOO much would like to restore this coach to its original Firemist Blue!!
"I" like my coach, am I stupid for not jumping at the offer?? perhaps, although due to current circumstances I may "have" to, but I don't "want" to.
So, yes Darren, I HAVE been giving this "serious" thought. Maybe after reading this you can understand why it is a struggle, not everything can be boughten. But thankyou for stating your opinion, just know that yes, I have been seriously thinking about it.
I am thankful Dave has made this offer and I REALLY appreciate that someone else also really likes my coach, it is very nice that someone could see it in the same light as I do. Dave has been VERY nice and I think he understands my reasons for having a difficult time deciding to sell or not sell. and now I hope maybe you and others may understand a little better.
Thanks,
Dana.
I HAVE been "seriously" thinking about it day and night, Obviously I am smart enough to know that he is offering WAY more than I could ever get for the coach at any other time.
There is NO question that his offer would help me greatly as I would really like to get some bills paid off as I have never recovered from losing my job three years ago and even though I have been back to work for just over 1 1/2 years I now make about 10 to 15 thousand less a year, although I am VERY thankful to have a decent job that I like!! I worry every day about being able to "make it" and being able to do the needed repairs on my home and property and try to make my life and myself a little better.
The QUESTION is am I willing to let go of my coach??!! Plain and simple facts are that yes, MY car does need a bit of work here and there (ALL of which I have made Dave VERY aware of!!) however down to basics, it IS a clean southern vehicle, floors, frame and body are essentially free of any rust, body IS straight, I do not know of ANY bondo in the body from previous damge, this coach IS a Regal (with the little side opera window, really probably the reason I bought this coach to begin with!!). I also prefer the Superior body style in these years myself and I doubt I would ever be able to buy another one in similar condition if one ever came up.
AND I have for a long time planned on using THIS coach in service when my parents pass away as that is something that would help me greatly deal with the pain and sorrow that will follow when it comes their time to go.
It seems small but being able to drive them their last mile in a dignified manor means alot! My Dads favorite color has always been blue (EVERY new car has been blue, the house he bought before it was even built in suburban Buffalo is STILL the same blue it was 60+ years ago when it was built!!) and THAT is why I SOO much would like to restore this coach to its original Firemist Blue!!
"I" like my coach, am I stupid for not jumping at the offer?? perhaps, although due to current circumstances I may "have" to, but I don't "want" to.
So, yes Darren, I HAVE been giving this "serious" thought. Maybe after reading this you can understand why it is a struggle, not everything can be boughten. But thankyou for stating your opinion, just know that yes, I have been seriously thinking about it.
I am thankful Dave has made this offer and I REALLY appreciate that someone else also really likes my coach, it is very nice that someone could see it in the same light as I do. Dave has been VERY nice and I think he understands my reasons for having a difficult time deciding to sell or not sell. and now I hope maybe you and others may understand a little better.
Thanks,
Dana.
When you are emotionally involved with a vehicle, selling it is like selling a prized possession. I was forced to sell my 1928 Buick Standard, with under 10,000 miles on it, that I bought from the estate of the original owner back in 1973 when I moved. I have hunted for that car for many years, and have all but given up ever finding it again. If I were in your predicament, I would look at how long you have been thinking about this, and then decide to keep it. You will never find another, and it is clear that you are not ready to part with this one. Save yourself a lot of soul searching and keep the car, since it means that much to you.
If Dave felt that way about the car that he had just purchased, then he would have repaired it. Obviously he doesn't so he has no problem taking the money and moving on. I am already over my head in my 1969 Miller Meteor ambulance, and I plan on keeping it, so what I spend from this point forward is going to be "lost" money, however, I see it as money well spent. The car is going to be giving me enjoyment for many years to come, and that is what is important to me.
If Dave felt that way about the car that he had just purchased, then he would have repaired it. Obviously he doesn't so he has no problem taking the money and moving on. I am already over my head in my 1969 Miller Meteor ambulance, and I plan on keeping it, so what I spend from this point forward is going to be "lost" money, however, I see it as money well spent. The car is going to be giving me enjoyment for many years to come, and that is what is important to me.
I understand not wanting to sale your hearse, even for more than it's "worth". There are many ways to make more money, but there are not building hearses like that anymore. If you are attached to your hearse, you will regret selling for just about any amount.
John Royark JR
PCS Member
Come on, dont lie to us. We all know you bought that brand new!!
I do agree, it is hard to part with something you have an emotional attachment to, no matter the amount of $$ offered,
Fred Goerlitz
Northeast Chapter / PCS Life Member
Dana,
If you're thinking so much about it then, as everyone else has said, there is an emotional attachment and you probably already have your answer.
If you're thinking so much about it then, as everyone else has said, there is an emotional attachment and you probably already have your answer.
Darren Bedford
PCS Member
Dana
I wouldn't sell any of my 60's hearses at this point for twice the price I paid for them just because it took me over 15 years to find them and they are my pride and joy.
If you have to think about it that hard, I would keep it. You will have a harder time regretting selling it and not having it than you would not getting the money for it.
Money comes and goes but some items are much harder to find at any price.
If you have taken this long to decide, keep the car.
I'm sure you will be happy you did.
Enjoy the ride,
Darren
I wouldn't sell any of my 60's hearses at this point for twice the price I paid for them just because it took me over 15 years to find them and they are my pride and joy.
If you have to think about it that hard, I would keep it. You will have a harder time regretting selling it and not having it than you would not getting the money for it.
Money comes and goes but some items are much harder to find at any price.
If you have taken this long to decide, keep the car.
I'm sure you will be happy you did.
Enjoy the ride,
Darren