Folks
I’m not party to this purchase but do feel for all involved.
Last night I was watching a Barrett-Jackson auction which featured various Maseratis. The commentator opined that Maseratis don’t do as well as they might due to dealer parts prices which are levelled at “$100,000 cars” (rather than the value of those presented), and it scares potential buyers. Having recently been quoted stupid prices for OEM brake pads (easily resolved) I know the feeling.
There is clearly a place for Forum support and group buys have been successful thanks to ground-breaking work by MAF, so might it not be a good idea to bring more formal organisation and structure to future purchases, rather than rely on the good nature of one or two poor souls to do the donkey-work and pick up the pieces if it goes wrong?
I know the current situation is still to be resolved but, in modern parlance, that’s a good time for lessons to be learned.
B-J is currently live streaming.
https://www.barrett-jackson.com/Live/Streaming/Video
PH