Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I'd like to introduce Tim. He's my new publicist. On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 1:22 PM, Tim Crone via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 1:17 PM, WILTON via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > wrote: > > > "Melt in place." ;<) > > > > In fairness, if you're going

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread Tim Crone via Mercedes
On Thu, Jul 24, 2014 at 1:17 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: > "Melt in place." ;<) > In fairness, if you're going to say they "advance" then it makes sense to say they "retreat". ... Best, Tim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
"Melt in place." ;<) Wilt - Original Message - From: "Randy Bennell via Mercedes" To: "Andrew Strasfogel" ; "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 11:16 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 23/07/2014 9:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: OK, you twisted my arm. We learned that when the glaciers advanced during the ice age they gouged the bedrock with linear markings. These lines. still visible, indicate in which direction the glacier was moving. My hand shot up and

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
That would be redundant --R On 7/24/14 10:14 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: They all melted in place due to global warming. You forgot to say man made. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.oki

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Rich Thomas via Mercedes wrote: They all melted in place due to global warming. You forgot to say man made. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http:/

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Rich Thomas via Mercedes" To: "Andrew Strasfogel" ; "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Thursday, July 24, 2014 9:48 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller They all melted in place due to g

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
https://www.dropbox.com/s/vchqcx4i0iss33f/TdP7088.jpg --R On 7/23/14 11:35 PM, WILTON via Mercedes wrote: Mention of glacial activity reminds me of an area in the hills near Sondrestrom Air Base, Greenland, where the rounded, granite top of a hill was polished to a mirror finish by the glacie

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-24 Thread Rich Thomas via Mercedes
They all melted in place due to global warming. --R On 7/23/14 10:50 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: OK, you twisted my arm. We learned that when the glaciers advanced during the ice age they gouged the bedrock with linear markings. These lines. still visible, indicate in which dir

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
and its imperceptible movements to perform such a task. Wilton - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" To: "Mountain Man" Cc: "Mercedes Discussion List" Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 10:50 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect,

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
OK, you twisted my arm. We learned that when the glaciers advanced during the ice age they gouged the bedrock with linear markings. These lines. still visible, indicate in which direction the glacier was moving. My hand shot up and I posed this question: "When the glaciers retreated didn't they

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Andrew wrote: > Not to be too harsh about it, there are a ton of stupid questions asked all > the time. What stupid questions have you come across recently? ...is that stupid enough?... Now tell us your stupid Glacial Geology Grad School question. mao ___ http:

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
s no stupid question. If one doesn't know, how ya gonna find out > 'fya don't ask. ;<) > > > > Wilton > > > > > > - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" < > mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > To: &quo

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
d out 'fya > don't ask. ;<) > > Wilton > > > - Original Message - From: "Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes" > > To: "Dan Penoff" ; "Mercedes Discussion List" > > Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2014 12:44 PM > Subject: Re: [MBZ] Anoth

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread WILTON via Mercedes
ay, July 23, 2014 12:44 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller I am a little hung up on the meaning of "BW" and "CEL". I didn't want to appear stupid, but probably a little late for that... On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 8:48 AM, Dan Penoff via

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: I am a little hung up on the meaning of "BW" and "CEL". I didn't want to appear stupid, but probably a little late for that... BW made me hesitate for a few seconds, before I realized it must be BenzWorld. CEL = Check Engine Light SES = Service Engine Soon

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
I am a little hung up on the meaning of "BW" and "CEL". I didn't want to appear stupid, but probably a little late for that... On Wed, Jul 23, 2014 at 8:48 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Yeah. His logic was all screwed up. Several people pointed that out. > > Like

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
Yeah. His logic was all screwed up. Several people pointed that out. Like most delusional sellers, he ignored it. Dan Sent from my iPad > On Jul 23, 2014, at 8:15 AM, Mitch Haley wrote: > > Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: > >> In other words, he wants to dump the car while trying to make ever

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
No need to be a d*ck about it. I helped him out with trying to figure out what the issues were, and even gave some direction on better marketing approaches. If he has unrealistic expectations of what it's worth, he's not getting it out of the driveway for a while. I'll pull a Kleb if he ignores

Re: [MBZ] Another Prospect, or How I Alienated A Potential Seller

2014-07-23 Thread Meade Dillon via Mercedes
Pull a Kaleb. If he makes contract regarding your $1800 offer, tell him your offer is now $1200 (or less). Max Dillon, Charleston SC On Jul 23, 2014 7:35 AM, "Dan Penoff via Mercedes" wrote: > A couple weeks ago a guy on BW puts a 1993 400SEL up for sale. He wants > $3500. Full records, second