Sorry about being so bold on the title of this topic. I just have to get this off of my chest. In the last year I have seen three cases where individuals have been taken advantage of and I am just sick and tired of it! Two examples of this came directly from the Omaha Int'l National meet last year. Both buyers gave some song and dance about giving it the best home, loving the body style and colors or I always wanted a Studebaker....bla, bla, bla......sellers felt better about who they were dealing with and sold the cars for a lower price because of the buyers stories. Guess what happened to both cars? They both have ended up on ebay in less than a year. One actually sold for twice the money. And I am sad to say that this is what I think it all came down to, money. Someone just trying to make a buck. Also in the last year I have seen it where a member had died (spouse preceded him in death by a few months) and he did not have a will. A long lost brother shows up (who no one from the club had ever heard about) and takes everything. The older gentleman had expressed many,many times over the last 20 years to many members what he wanted done with his property, cars and parts but with no will, it couldn't be enforced. Needless to say there were no donations to certain charities or scholarship funds set up with the local colleges. Breaks my heart.
Club members need to stick together and help those who might not know what a car or pile of parts is worth. Some of these individuals are already having a tough time making it on social security....not to mention what their spouse gets on a monthly basis after they have died.
Maybe these scenarios could be a topic of discussion in your next chapter meeting. Is it to bold of a topic to discuss in a group setting? If you think it is, talk to your car buddy one on one over a cup of coffee or a ride in the country.
Where will your cars end up? What will happen to your parts? How will your spouse be taken care of? I can assure you the vultures are lurking. Thank you for letting me vent. I feel better already.
58 Packard Wagon (Parade Red)
58 Packard Wagon (Park Green)
58 Packard Hardtop
58 Packard Sedan
57 Packard Wagon
62 Daytona
63 Lark Custom 2 Door Sedan R2
Club members need to stick together and help those who might not know what a car or pile of parts is worth. Some of these individuals are already having a tough time making it on social security....not to mention what their spouse gets on a monthly basis after they have died.
Maybe these scenarios could be a topic of discussion in your next chapter meeting. Is it to bold of a topic to discuss in a group setting? If you think it is, talk to your car buddy one on one over a cup of coffee or a ride in the country.
Where will your cars end up? What will happen to your parts? How will your spouse be taken care of? I can assure you the vultures are lurking. Thank you for letting me vent. I feel better already.
58 Packard Wagon (Parade Red)
58 Packard Wagon (Park Green)
58 Packard Hardtop
58 Packard Sedan
57 Packard Wagon
62 Daytona
63 Lark Custom 2 Door Sedan R2
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