In a message dated 1/24/04 3:38:56 PM, hosel@QUIK.COM writes:

<< My 90GL was totaled two weeks ago. Mint condition. . . . As you will note,
the prices range from $14,500 to $4,000. My client would be willing to accept
an average of $7,970 as
payment for his loss. >>

If it truly was a mint van, why settle for the going cost of an average van?
Tell your counselor to try this: Vans of this caliber commonly sell for
fifteen thousand dollars*.  My client will accept this amount plus all expenses he
incurs in securing an equivalent van as fair and equitable settlement for his
loss.

*note, always round up

George