i took a 30,000 original miles 428 engine to the machine shop for a rebuild.it came out of a t-bird.knew the owner of the car,it was a low stress engine.the crank did not need turned and the block did not need boring.bad news-my uncle who funded the build,had already bought .030  over pistons so the shop bored my block even though it did not need it.o well i guess thats at least one less over bore for the future of this block.you never know it might be bored to the max right now

I've done things like this with most of my grand kids and some of my great-grand kids. 

Several daugther-in-laws really aren't happy with me ...

The world would be better if every kid had an Uncle Heo

I also have a cousin that is a childbooks author, that kind that want to hug the whole world
She was visiting a few years ago she have a boy that was 10-11 years at that moment.
That was extremly interested in guns, his mother was not that pleased with his interest
My father showed him his gun collection the kid thought he had ended up i heaven

Well like the "instigator" i am  i showed him my 1851 Navy Colt and how to load it.
i loaded the first bore with just a mild powderload and paper the next i gave a full load
and a bullet

I said to the kid, lets go out and fire it. He looked at me as i was Santaclaus
I showed him how to handel a gun and told him to cock it and fire it
Everything went well so i asked if he wanted to fire next bore
yess yess i want to

I told him next round will have a much louder bang and recoil
He still wanted to fire so i told him to cock the hammer and fire
He fired with a big bang, big smoke cloud from the blackpowder, the kid just standed quiet staring
And then started laughing.

His mother came running out with a wild look in her eyes. Whats happening?
Kid standing with a smoking revolver in his hand laughing hysterical

Well i just learn him to shoot a little i said;D

OHHHHH i should have understand not to leave you two together
out of sight Did you got scared Ture?

Nooo mum it was the coolest thing, the bang and recoil and smoke and the bullet hit the water and sparks and fire
Mum i want a gun like that
 

Heo, we all get to make up our own minds about the things we experience as we live our life.

Regardless of ones political, social, or environmental stand, it is very important to offer to others an actual experience, rather than being left hearing an often propaganda directed, agenda mindset telling you what things are.

Based on your description of the kids parents it seems plausible that kid has received the Greta Thunberg agenda riddled version regarding vehicles.

Hopefully the kid will, somehow, look into things on his own and learn a more honest story regarding such things.
He does not need to be converted into a gear head, or convinced old cars are good in some instances.
He just needs to see the reality of how others, who are not eco warriors against such things, are still good people enjoying things they like.

Showing people the enjoyment of your passion is one of lifes better aspects.

At the very least, I think you cemented yourself....likely forever, as the "Cool Uncle" who likes to have some fun and might show you a thing or two......just don't tell mom okay.

I could not said it better my self

Doug, you gotta find the payment method that makes you comfortable.
If the buyer will not budge from their prefered payment method it is time to let that deal go.

If the buyer is determined to purchase they will find a way that both parties can agree on.

I have one supplier who insists on using an online only payment I don't have.
We came to an agreement on a different payment method and have been doing business for years now without one single issue.....even if it is a bit slower than the other payment method.

In the end you are in control of how you will take payment, as well as make payments.
If a buyer alerts your gut radar it is time to listen to the gut......The item being sold would be nice to sell, but it is not essential it gets sold to that particular buyer.