You asked a question and we gave you honest answers. Your implication to me is both incorrect and rude, but that's OK as I have been both of those things before too.
Al has shown neither of these traits though-- as a matter of fact, his patience, generosity, and knowledge have helped the carvewright become the well-loved machine it is for many of us.
I'm truly sorry if life has handed you so many short-straws that you automatically assume you are being duped or misled.
I'll have no further reaction except to say good luck with your ebay sale-you are certainly correct about the Carvewright staff being the best as well
Lawrence