Posted By:
bruce Dorskind
In the fiercely competitive world of baseball card and autograph dealers,
competition for the very best items is cut throat at best.
We study dozens of publications and a plethora of web sites.
Regardless of whether an advert appears in a "hobby magazine."
price guide or antique publication nearly every dealer promises
"record prices."
In fact, Mastro Auctions is far more conservative in its advertising
approach than a number of other dealers.
Our experience with Doug Allen and Mastro has always been positive.
They don't over promise and they work hard to ensure that the items
they sell are properly presented and realize a price which meets or
exceeds the seller's expectations.
Mastro's marketing efforts pale in comparison to those of the best
known international auction houses...several of whom have funded both
buyers and sellers in the same auction.
We have the upmost respect for Mastro Auctions, and it has, in fact, been
our second best resource (REA has provided impecable service to us both
as a buyer and a seller).
Whilst no auction house or invidivual is "perfect" the shameless attacks on
Mastro emanate more from jealousy and envy than from fact.
What is particularly interesting to us is that many of the lead attackers don't
even have the resources to buy the catalog never mind the items that
are being sold.
Mastro, while not perfect, has made an incredible contribution to this hobby.
Their efforts have brought amny long lost items to the public's attention.
We ask that those who are all too anxious to be critical analyze the facts and
attempt to control their lack of emotional intelligence.
Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List