I thought the tale of the Williards was revealing. First, although not a mainstream set, it carries some great qualities: issued at a time when there were few sets, beautiful sepia 'fotos, many of them unique, and really all the stars of the day sans the Babe. I took a run at many of them, was the underbidder on the Cobb and brought home the Duffy (wonder what is that huge tome he is reading?) and Evers (no wonder they call him the Crab). I wonder what considerations drove the consignor to choose PWCC for cards I doubt we will see for a long time rather than an auction house: no consignor's fee, huge, receptive Ebay audience, simple, easy distribution. All of the above?
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