Perhaps a few clues about Howe's collection and when it hit the market

[Bpm0014]

In this situation there is absolutely zero premium on a Howe McCormick stamp. If anything, the seller will probably get MORE than he originally would have. Other situations yes, but not here. I'll gladly sit this one out and I hope others do as well.

[h2oya311]

Originally Posted by Bpm0014

In this situation there is absolutely zero premium on a Howe McCormick stamp. If anything, the seller will probably get MORE than he originally would have. Other situations yes, but not here. I'll gladly sit this one out and I hope others do as well.

Fair enough. I expect anyone with a conscience to sit this one out. I guess I prefer the "unwritten rule" policy when it comes to this sort of stuff though.

Please clarify though...there's no premium for the Howe McCormick stamp but seller will get more because of it? Huh??? Sounds like a premium to me??

[h2oya311]

For what it's worth I hope Ed and his buddy win them all...

[Bpm0014]

The seller will get more for it because it's safe to assume that Ed will do whatever he can (within reason) to win it most, if not all, of them. Thus a $20-$25 card may sell for $30-$40...

[Angyale]

If so, how many did you end up with? Just curious.

Angyale

[Sean]

Originally Posted by Angyale

If so, how many did you end up with? Just curious.

Angyale

All nine cards were sold to two buyers, so it looks like Ed got them.

[Howe’s Hunter]

Thanks to my bidding partner, and to Sean who also volunteered to help if needed, I was able to get all nine of the lots with Howe's stamp on the back. Also heard from another board member who discovered one of Howe's cards in his collection, so in the next couple of weeks, I should have a total of 10 new cards to add to the rebuilt collection.

Thanks to everyone for their continued help.

Ed