Now that makes sense to me and I fully understand. Yes, everybody was in the right place at the right time and everybody wins. What a great feeling for you and for the buyer.

We've run into the same situation in the past where it became obvious we would be further ahead to simply donate it. To get it off our hands and take the tax deduction, especially considering everything involved with trying to sell the item etc.

I still would not consider this a coincidence, both of you had a need and you found each other for both of your satisfaction. Think about all of the elements and variables that had to fall into place for this win-win situation to have happened. No, there was a purpose and a reason for your paths to cross at this time. Excellent!