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barrysloateI've been away so am a little late in my response:
There was tremendous competition for Sky's collection and I am certain Mastro had to give him a competitive rate.
Second, there is not an auction house in the country that would survive with a 20% buyer's premium, as well as a 20% fee to the consignor. Anybody with any worthwhile material can negotiate far better terms than that.
And I am also of the opinion that the material did not do as well as expected. Despite the rarity and condition of the cards, Tin Tops are not widely collected, and for that matter not even that widely known. Many collectors knew little to nothing about them before this find.