This is an update to the previous report on the Elstree Props announcement, via an eBay auction listing (Item #260185875224), of their intentions to retire (“we are retiring”) and their offer to sell their business:
In reading the “Questions from other members” in the auction listing, one Q&A sheds more light on this topic:
Q: Was shocked when I saw this ad. Will be sad to see you go. If only I had £100k ; – ) I Wish you all the best. Gareth Nov-25-07
A: Hi, thanks Gareth, only going if the right perosn makes the right offer. If not we carry on, its only part time but we have a new venture at Pinewood we want to put all our time into. Thanks for the kind words though, it’s amazing how many people have sent emails etc. makes up for the ignorant idiots who love pulling apart what we try and do, jealous no-lifes who live on sad bulletin boards : )
Given the above remarks, it now sounds as though the retirement is conditional upon success in selling the business.
Jason De Bord