Don't Take It Personally but....
I guess you have to gauge in your thinking that there are those classic cars out there, all across America, that are grossly under-priced and owners who 'live in a cave' out of touch with current market, that don't know what they have, and sell cheap (ex:$5500). There are collectors and dealers who circulate daily in the Marketplace that DO know. They buy it, sometimes properly restore it and re-market at current /real value. That's part of living in America. It's called
Free Enterprise.
The other thing you have to gauge is invariably, the prospect calls to purchase it and AUTOMATICALLY
expects a discount. The seller either gives in or not, and still makes a fair profit. Both parties are winners.
Obviously, this is not a good example of 'fair pricing' but, it is entertaining. That's why I posted it. I thought -the seller probably realizes how rare and unique the Coach is but, obviously isn't familiar with that market and way over priced it. It doesn't mean EVERY Dealer is.
I have found in my old age, the same person that casts dispersion's is also the same person that brags when they 'steal' a vintage Corvette from a little old lady, or widow, who simply looks at the title and it reads "1958 Chevrolet CV". And, sells her Son's. or Husbands. car he bought while he was in the Service for Chevy money. Or, buys a Nikon at the Flea Market at a Kodak price. Then, it's alright??
When you get older and watch lots and lots of sales go down, you realize, whether it's an oil painting, Classic car or antique
it is worth what the person that wants it... is willing to pay to connect to it. It's really not fair to stand in judgement, or become opinionated, just because it might irk you or your personal philosophy. Just watch the Cable TV Auctions or American Pickers. It's UnReality TV.
ps. I LOVE Packards. Point is: Henry built Fords & Lincolns but, took his last ride in a Packard instead of maybe something like this>>> Coach listed. When I get time, I will research and see what Coach Harley Earl rode in. Bet it wasn't a Ford