Over the years I have purchased at least 200 publications, Web sites and or trade shows. I have done my share of selling too.

Along the way I have met some incredibly nice people doing these deals all over the world (unfortunately some nasty people as well).

The best deals are ones that work out well for both parties. It is also a plus when the transition period immediately after a completed transaction is smooth and the other party is very helpful.

For example we just completed acquiring Royaltyfreemusic.com. We are starting to integrate this site with our Bbm.net. The erstwhile owner of RFM, Shaun Harris has been a joy to work with during the transition period. I never met Shaun during the negotiation nor at the closing. Everything was done from start to finish on the Internet.

I might never get to meet Shaun, but he certainly has turned out to be a gentleman and honest fellow. There is always the chance that we will find a "skeleton" in the closet on this deal as we get further into ownership. I doubt this will be the case and presume that we will always have good feelings about Shaun.