I bought an 1899 H 22 HP out from under Saddlring a few years ago. It was a 2 week sale and the guy had an opening bid of $1199, with no bids. I'm a very rule oriented person, so I didn't offer to buy it while the sale was live. On the last day I sent him a message and said "If you don't get an opening bid would you consider $900?" . He said "Sure, we can talk about it". So, two days after the sale, he hadn't relisted it, I called and he said he had a guy come in the shop that was interested too, but if I had the money I could have it. Turned out it was John. He didn't tell me he told John he would hold it for him. Then I posted a pic and John said "I wondered who got my gun", and I felt like a rat for a while. But, John said he was glad I got it and not some stranger. Thanks again John. With the internet I guess you never know if your snatching the rug out from under a friend, Joe.
