At last year's first one, a bunch of stuff didn't sell, I took the stuff home, put razor edges on, waxed and polished the bases, clear coat laquered the top sheets, and everything sold at the second swap!
I thought I would help get the word out. I have had great success at selling last years' stuff there.
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Events
September 1st 2006
Don't ever not think that these guys who are buying this are not businessmen. Montage can't be bought as a developable property now, but maybe in 10 years.. I wonder if they would agree that if they are to sell that they would only sell as an appraised ski resort? hmmmmmmmm...
you need not be so harsh. What I am saying is that after 10 years, that acreage appears to still have a value surpassing the the purchase price and improvements if were to be sub divided and developed. THAT IS NOT A REASON TO TIE THE HANDS OF THE INVESTOR BY DEMANDING A HIGHER PRICE UNLESS THAT IS WHAT IS LIKELY TO HAPPEN. Apparently, Washo has other motivation driving him to stir things up, he can't possibly be so stupid to drive a higher price and kill the sale to put the county back to square one.
Question: Why wouldn't the county write into the agreement a first rights of refusal in the event an owner wants to start the subdivsion process after 10 years? Wouldn't that assure that the value remains as a ski resort not a developable piece of real estate?
BTW - I am tearing down a home that is 15 years old right now - The house is a split level and will hurt the value of other homes around it. It baffles people. They say it is a waste. I doubt the new home owner on that homesite will feel that way when they move in.
Doubt it, if doug isn't averaging $5 per lift ticket he won't spring for the extra. Even if ticket was paid for, something tells me he would want gas money too.
OOOOOPS. Thanks for the update, we will be there and be there often! Any thoughts on the snow monster program?