Gus -
There is no need to tell everyone what's going on... not saying this in a bad way, mind you, but I really don't think it is anyone's business what you do with your stuff - in game or otherwise - nor do you need to explain what you do.
Where I am glad the property will keep the rune books (used them from time to time myself) and that you got some cash out of the deal to help you IRL - it is really no one's business but yours, and the person you did business with.
I've been in your shoes... and I feel for you dude. Just remember what is important to you and follow that.
To the peanut gallery -
So people are upset that Nabin has the property now. Well you know what, I've seen more good come from Nabin and others who work very hard to keep the Napa community thriving than many others who post on these boards or elsewhere who are crying foul and saying bad things. People need breaks, people need money, and I've seen Nabin and a few others time and time again turn around and help as they can.
Far be it for me to speak against a person leaving or using assets in his/her possession to better his/her situation. I've done it myself... what is important here is that 1-Gus is able to situate his life and 2-Gus will return to wreck havoc as he sees fit. It is actually really responsible of him to let the property go to someone who has time and time again proven to have the interest of the community in mind... I know of so many others who would just about kill for that property and rake in the dough without a second thought.
So Nabin is charging the vendors now. So Nabin is rearranging the interior...
He needs to fund his enterprise somehow... I gawk at the number of accounts the man holds to preserve little pieces of Napa in so many ways. Just as I would gawk at Gabe as he worked so hard to preserve Mith (which for the most part still stands). People like Nabin and Gabe, although I do not always agree with their ideal, DO preserve what history is left on our shard.
Believe me, if I had the funds (instead of a mortgage and college fees for my younger son) I'd be on that bandwagon as well. I tried... and some history was lost (Red Eye Tavern) on my watch and I am forever kicking myself in the ass for NOT finding someone else who could take things over there.
Flame me as you will... pfft... I've been flamed by the best. But I think it would do well by all if they would just stop, consider their sins, and move forward knowing that were they in circumstances that required action - action they would take for their own betterment, not for others and most definitely not for pixels...