Thanks Will. I don't think I'm missing the point, I just see the point differently. We are different people, no more no less. When I see behavior that I feel isn't right, I say so. I wear everything on my sleeve, in daily life as well. When I retired from teaching, my principal told the staff that he could " always expect an honest answer from Pete" . . that's me.
As for a silent bid, no that wasn't/isn't what I am doing. I did not play one offer off of another, that is what bidding is. I was open to an offer and if I liked it, the pieces would be theirs. See the difference? I mean with many parts I deal with, there is an accepted price based on what things are "going" for. For items that don't fit that requirement, then make an offer. I wasn't kidding, teasing or anything like that. I would sell it if I liked the offer, plain and simple.
Most vehicles I buy, I buy like that. I make an offer and if its accepted I own the vehicle. If not, I can walk away or make another bid. I don't curse the owner or make immature comments. He owns it, he can do what he wants. I have been a big ebay seller for 10 or more years. I thought I would offer it to the people who showed so much interest. It's respectful that way . . but hey ,I don't need the money. I could keep it for 20 years or more. I have so many personal projects ( if I told you all my vehicles, you guys wouldn't believe me anyway ) that I could really see it never happening on my end. So I thought I would throw it up if someone wanted it. Oh well, I tried