I certainly didn't mean to criticize Mr. Ross for trying to purchase a $25k Purdey and I'm the last guy on this board to ask what kind of a Purdey one should expect for 25k. Heck, I've never even seen a Purdey. I admire him for upping his original ante from 15k to 25. I'm just surprised that it seems to be so tough to find one in good condition for that price...Geo