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David AtkatzTake a good look at the Bruces' little story above, Joe.
They have created a situation they themselves believe is analogous to the "Boston Garter Matty" caper.
Notice the Bruces didn't say "You think perhaps it would be worth $5000, someday," but rather "You know it's worth $5000."
The Bruces are telling us, you see, that they never had any doubt the card would be worth much, much more than they paid the poor, unknowing schnook. (But a good family man.)
(Ya know what, Bruces? When a cashier gives me back too much change, I always return it.)