Great moniker for a nib such as this, Len. It makes me smile. I'm sorry you had to learn this lesson the hard way though. Hopefully it proved itself to be a "Goldilocks" nib for the person you sold it to as well, and they have been enjoying and appreciating this special nib all these years. That is the best outcome for any pen that moves along to a new home.
Everyone who reads your sage advice will do well by following it.