First its apparent you didn't read my post or if you did you didn't understand it.
1. I didn't assume every company told CS to "F" off. I clearly acknowledged there were a few, as I understood, that did approach him for licensing rights.
2. I didn't nor do I assume that a defendant who settles is "guilty". You infer too much to my statements.
3. I didn't assume SPF claimed to "sell Cobras". Its in black and white my friend. Just read some of their old ads. They even have the disclaimer in the bottom of their ad like all the rest that "Cobra" is a registered trademark but the nevertheless claimed (as of 7/02) sell "Superformance Cobras" and that they "don't sell kits they sell Cobras". So the acknowledge the proprietary right to the name but trade on it anyway. Hmmm.
4. I didn't assume the SPF/SAI litigation is over. Again you infer too much.
5. Barrett Jackson a fair indicator of value? Well its certainly an indicator. I also understand, if I recall correctly a Kimmons bodied CSX also sold on e-bay for around $160K. What a coincidence! In short a fair indicator of value of is that which a willing buyer will pay a willing seller.
6. I didn't assume you have no experience dealing with SAI products or SAI. In fact I believe you did being that your operations were located on the same site as HRE for a time. In the end what does this matter or mean?. I don't care whether you did or not. Were you a dealer. If you know more info based on you association or dealings with SAI tell us.
7. I didn't assume you make a living at selling SPF. I don't really care if you do or not, nor was it part of my thoughts. However, I did understand that your running your SPF dealership was just a "hobby" or part time business for you. So? Again, what does this prove or mean as to the issue? You are still a dealer right? Does it matter whether you make a living at it or whether you do it full time or part time?
8. I didn't assume that no used SPF ever sold used for more than it did new. I was asking. I do doubt it however. But I was asking. If any did please tell us.
9. No. I didn't assume you can't afford an SAI Cobra. I'm positive you could after seeing your collection of cars (very impressive btw). No, I don't think your jealous. Nope. Not at all.
But I do think you have a vested interest in SPF with an axe to grind.
Where are all your facts that the replica industry IS lilly white?
Now we have seen who has done all the assuming. Hmmm. Not me!
So you and Steve agreed that CSX 4027 sold for a 25% premium? You then happily characterize the buyer of CSX 4027 as a "pigeon". So you mean then its true value was really $100K. You then jump on the forum and say the car would be lucky to bring $75K at best. But then, no wait a minute, you say $75k is the bottom. Which is it?
You then assume that I am saying that those who pay $60K for a SPF with a crate 460 or a "trick" 396 are pigeons. I didn't say that. Whose assuming again????
No, I said some may think those buyers are pigeons when a fully completed turnkey ERA or a Kirkham roller is available in the same range. Why so sensative??? Could it be you have an axe to grind as a dealer for SPF??? Hmmmm. No, your response reciting and referring to the "1600 owners of SPF's" sounds nothing like a dealer talking. Yeah, right. Give me a break.
You seem to think it amusing to associate the word "pigeon" with CSX buyers but get alittle sensative to the statement that some may think spending $60K to $65K on a SPF puts you in the pigeon category. Why so sensative?
My comment goes not to the quality of the SPF. I think they are a nice product. By no means the best. But nice. My point is that some may think they are overpriced (just like CSX 4027, right?) and that those paying that much, when other options are available which in my opinion and I'm sure in others too are better , are well...never mind.
As to your last statement, thanks for not assuming how many people who haven't purchased a SPF wouldn't agree with me. That would have truly been ridiculous.
