A cold Sam Adams eh? A man with good taste.
Believe me, if it was in my means to take it off his hands, I would do it in a second. I believe he is looking for funds to expand his business in the short term and probably would not consider an installment plan from me.
Perhaps after meeting up with Ron, I will be convinced that it would be in my best interest to do what I can to acquire the piece myself, even if I have to sell something. I wonder where my wife keeps her jewelry box.