This is so disturbing...
While I am not a long time REO user like many are on the forum, I am a REO convert. In my short time as a devotee, I now own 7 REOs, 4 of which were purchased new. Those 4 help Rob's bottom line - my used REO purchases do little for him (separate and aside from keeping the used market viable and bringing new REO lovers into the fold).
I don't know Rob's business, and I don't need to. It is his business and his business matters are private from my perspective and everything we hear is simply, speculative. However, what I do know is that Rob is a true craftsman, artisan and all around super guy to work with. I have enjoyed my email exchanges with him and find him to be accessible, knowledgable and helpful - just like the old days, when service and quality meant something.
So, to that end, I will say this. Businesses, survive in one way, and that is through profits. Without those profits, there is no R&D, no money for raw materials and no money to put food on the table. Therefore, I plan to purchase some new REOs from Rob over the next few months. Do I need them? No. Do I have enough REOs to sustain me? Absolutely. However, cash in Rob's pocket is a good thing. As much as we all love him, I want him to be in business, well...forever how long his lifetime and as long he wants to be in business. The best way I know how to keep REOSMODS viable, is by putting money toward the cause and that means purchasing more REOs and accessories directly from Rob. When I have too many, I will sell some used and hope that brings new REO lovers to the mix and those people will also help feed the funnel.
