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Scott Elkinsstates Mastronet "Brokered" the deal for the 1914 CJ set! So, there goes the theories that they would have left $$$$$ from breaking the set up out the window. Also, I noticed going through several back catalogs - Mastronet NEVER broke up high grade sets! Just like people complained about on this BB before in posts - their lots in their auctions seem to be catered to the dealers (who then break them up for a profit). I know the catalog with the "Southern Gentleman's" collection in it had SEVERAL HIGH GRADE sets which were sold intact (and the winning bidders could have made a profit).
I guess this all is not even relevant now, since we know from the horse's mouth that Mastronet brokered the sell! However, through my research of old Mastronet Catalogs - they just DO NOT break sets up - too much time, trouble and money I guess. Plus, that leaves the dealers with the big pocket books to bid on them (to break them up and resell the sets themselves for a profit).