Stewart,
These people are asking for help; they are doing their homework and attempting to not get “cheated”.
Do not give them ‘Bad Advice’ on this forum. You WILL be called out for it.
You are on the opposite side of their table. I have dealt with “Land-men” for 40+ years and have met 1 or 2 really honorable ones.
“You buy so you think you know”??? (you know what’s best for you - that drops you out of the “Honorable” position) As you are well aware of, $7500/ac is a drop in the bucket compared to the income they and their descendants will receive if they keep their minerals and let the little checks flow in. (which you seem to be trying to relieve them of) Only in an extreme, dire emergency would it be prudent for them to cash out their minerals. Create your own forum if you wish to misinform people needing information. Shame On YOU…