Let me preface:
Note: If you want to vent, go ahead. However, this is not to be a "bashing" thread. No "naming names" here. Lets keep it classy, everyone.
The WKC is such an incredibly 'tight-knit' community. Members here always post on successes and kindly offer praise for each of those who help us out along our own "kettle journey." The honor and integrity I have seen with people I've met here is truly amazing. Many folks graciously offer to help others simply for a photograph of a restored kettle in action...and nothing more (not even for the thoughtful kettle karma that may come their way). Or.. people stick to a deal even though someone else offered them more money or a better trade.
So this leads me to the question: Out of all the good, and potentially great, deals you've had on your "kettle journey," how many took an unexpected turn... for the worse?
Possibly, you had issues with an agent? Maybe, a "kettle head" misrepresented something or gave you a bait-and-switch? Perhaps, a seller got wise and jacked-up the price?
If, in the past, you had a deal take a "sour" turn...what happened? Was it resolved?
The coals are hot. Time to talk around the fire.