you said it right "beloved" scrap......most of the scrap "chasers" I know have been tapped! you can ask them yourself....most of the "players" have stepped aside to let others have at them.(scrap)..
I'm sure you have made some profit, but try to buy downey back

...or some others....with these one- of- a- kinds, sometimes money just won't do it
there is a whole new arena of collectors entering the scene who have caught on.......and now desire these true gems...
they will continue to catch on.....
it's kinda of "bitter sweet" for me....
the cards are finally starting to get the recognition they truly deserve
although out of my reach...
not bitter, but happy now I have an incredible collection....regardless of value, I love them!! anyone who truly knows me, knows this is the truth......
am I a crusader?? possibly.....
some call me the "Grand daddy of scrap" "scrap master"....a true "pioneer"...
I know one thing.....card board gold
you might have made profit , but can't bring those back to you...
who is the bitter one??