Look at Bill's recent purchase. This guy was more agile than Circe de Soliel in meeting Bill's requirements of a purchase.
I don't think I have mentioned how I found this airplane? I put an ad into Barnstormers requesting information on a STOL aircraft with good payload for under $25,000. I received responses every day, mostly from Tripacer and Pacer owners. A few homebuilts. And then it became quiet. A month or so later, here comes an email from this guy selling a 150/150. You all already know the rest of the story.
So my advice for buying an airplane? Place an ad with your price and requirements. Then sit back and let the sellers come to you!
