A couple of years ago I travelled to a local gun shop to see a tatty '54 I heard through the grapevine that they had for sale for £75. The shop was closed - half day!
I went back the following morning and, while waiting my turn to be served the shop owner answered the phone and, yes, you guess it, sold the '54.
If it wasn't for bad luck I wouldn't have any luck at all!
ATB
Ian