no I did read your question, there are no deep gouges or anything on this guitar, just some odor that will go away,
that is no reason to throw away a case, we have stuff blessed all the time and I know for a fact it does go away..
as far as the wife I brought her up because of our situation, not to be ridiculed and poked fun at..
Large I feel for you and your family, but at least you are able to work, I can't anymore..
whoever said that retirement was enjoyable I'd like to hit them in the mouth..
your house becomes a prison..
Listen, honestly, it sounds like you're having a hell of a time over there and I'm sorry about that. But if I were you, I'd fix this mess. I wouldn't care about getting away cheap, I'm talking about making sure the one you made the transaction with is fully satisfied. Everyone on the forum sees you as a pest these days and that can't feel good. Make sure that at least one transaction ends up fine, so that, the next time someone brings this up, you or someone else can respond "we've dealt with that and the guy was satisfied at the end". Not to mention it will help you sleep at night.