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Old 01-22-2018, 05:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Charley Lillard View Post
I also thought Pratte would lose his ass when he sold but I seem to remember people paying stupid prices when he sold. Would be nice to compare his bought and sold prices.
I would bet Pratt also received deep discounts on commissions both ways from BJ and in some cases I would bet he paid none at all. In effect he was used as advertising for BJ for people to spend more money than they would have otherwise.

Potential buyers think: Here is a super rich, smart guy buying very high priced cars. He must know something I don't so i will pay high prices too.

Probably some right offs also done by sharp accountants.

Guys like Pratt don't normally lose money.
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