Couldn't agree more with Mark, Joe, and others that NOTHING is killing the hobby. Now, there is frustration over lack of material hitting the market and those markets have, in some cases, matured, peaked, bottomed, adjusted to the broader economy. or temporarily dried up.
The Spalding is a perfect example. These are but a few examples of amazing artistry in our hobby. Regardless of how many I have seen over the years, I always appreciate them and they are just the tip of the figural collecting iceberg. Few pieces have the WOW factor
of a Spalding to a collector who sees them for the first time. Remember...we are ole farts in the collecting world and there are youngsters entering their solid earning years who will experience the same awe we did. Put your good stuff out there and protect it with reserves etc. and see what happens.
I believe the market for quality will be timeless and nuances and frustrations with selling venues will come and go over time. If you love something, you will find a way to win an auction or jump a sale.
Here I am the day MY Spalding arrived years ago and one of my children mocking me LOL
