As far as listing the smokey on ebay...is it wrong to want anonymity? I chose not say anything initially...after the thread got going, I thought ultimately it was just better to say it was me as there were other members that knew. just my personal decision. That's all. My choice not to say something about the Imperial was the same. Just my choice. I would've said something at some point, but since you asked, I said it. Not much more to it than that.
Yes it is wrong. When you are a member of a tight knit group where others know you and deal with you, especially as an advisor we should always be forthcoming about these things. It was upsetting when I thought I was going to have to bid on ebay to buy a fellow members grill. Just the fact it was also under another name added insult to injury. I don't even care that I was one of the first to see it, I didn't expect to win it because it was ebay and priced usually go higher than I would be willing to pay there. It was a real let down because I would like to find a black speckled one day. By the way, don't act like you didn't know it would go for $200. 
On the Imperial, I wasn't the only one who was asking you about it. Why was it like pulling teeth to get an answer? That's lying and sets a bad example. I knew you had it when you didn't reply to the thread on it.
Number 1!
I'm sorry this thread is getting muddied up with a difference of opinions
Number2!
I'm adding insult to injury because I listed the Smokey under my wife's account??? For your info Shaun, I don't even have my own account and am not about to create one to sell a grill. BTW...what's your injury?? I've sold numerous items on Ebay not even related to Weber. I have a perfect rating and have no reason to create a new account just for this.
When you first found this grill, you emailed me personally behind the scenes, asked if it was mine, then asked me how much is it gonna take. I didn't even answer how much to you. You knew it was me then automatically took your hat out of the ring and said publically in the club to all other interested members, quote...I'm stepping aside, but I appreciate that all of you allowed me a chance. I think that really shows the camaraderie that I would like to see the site maintain.
You got out because you found out I was selling it...not because of "camaraderie" strictly.
Number 3!
Don't forget one important thing...I was the owner of this said grill. I can chose to use whatever means I WANT TO ultimately to sell it. Thank you for your opinions on the "right" way to handle these things. I never knew you had all the right answers and there was no other way handle this situation. You know, you HAD an even better Smokey than this in RED with an offset handle. You really "wanted" that one too and said it wasn't going anywhere (yes I still have our email exchanges about it). Well you had it and still sold it. You say now you also "really want a speckled Smokey" Do you? For how long? There are a lot of things you've really wanted in the past, and even had members that were willing to go out there their way to get these grills for you, their time, their gas, their effort to pack them up and ship them. Only to not too far in the future to see these grills listed or traded to someone else shortly after you got them. I'm not naming names, but this is FACT. There are those that are disappointed in you for something that THOUGHT they were going out of their way for YOU...only to see them here and gone.
Number 4!
How I chose to disclose the Imperial is my decision and mine alone. It doesn't matter that you're upset how I chose to disclose it. And lying is bad example??? Please tell me where I lied Shaun? Is non-disclosure on your time frame a lie?
Number 5!
Please stop with your "holier than thou attitude" and "love fests" as of late on so many threads. You're not so perfect yourself, and many of us are guilty of not being perfect...myself included.
If you chose to stop commenting on any future threads of mine, I'm sorry you feel that way. Lets just agree to disagree here even though I have a feeling you're going to twist words to come off as "the good guy"
There are many that privately are questioning your agenda lately, and or motives. And lastly, why do you feel you are entitled to money or any trivial gains that this site generates? Yes, that's right, while this isn't public knowledge so to say...it IS documented. Troy does an amazing job keeping this site up and going in his "spare" time. I'm sure he puts money out every month out of his own pocket to keep it going. Why do you think he is experimenting with advertising on the site?
Number 6!
I'm sorry again for airing dirty laundry on a public thread, but enough is enough. Troy, please lock it if you feel the need.
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