My opinion was not expressed. I don't know any of the particulars of the
purchaser so I don't have much to base an opinion on. I don't know if
the purchaser was actually screwed out of anything, do you? He may have
some recourse that covers him, I don't know. If he is an honest buyer
and looses out I feel bad for him. Sadly I know a numerous people who
bought cars at a distance and lost out. I guess we need another bailout
for people who loose out? Or just for people who loose out on a VW van deal?

Why not contact the charity with your proposal? Do you know if it would
even be legal for them to do what you suggest? It may not be.

Mark

pdooley wrote:
> Mark, with all due respect,
> I think your opinion would be different if you got screwed out of 20 grand.
> If I went to a car dealer and bought an expensive used vehicle and then was
> told said vehicle is stolen and I can't have get money back...
> things would get ugly quick.
>
> The charity benefiting from the auction should pay back the German guy
> first, and then use any surplus to their benefit.
>
>