The point I was trying to make earlier is this. The number of post-war 'Topps-era' collectors on this site is pretty massive, but we are kinda treated like the ole red-headed stepchild. If the reason for this thread is to try to drive interest and action in auctions, then you gotta look at giving 'em their own section there.
Here's a quick and simple example: 'Josh' says, "Cool! I'll try out a new $1 starting bid auction, and list a lower grade 1960s Mantle card." (No matter the year, such a card will easily go for $100+.)
Scenario one: if the auction section is for 1950-1980 cards alone, then there's a much better chance the card will sell for what it 'should' sell for (your mileage may vary), because the right people will be patrolling the auction section. The card will have the 'proper' eyes viewing it, and it shan't be drowned out.
Scenario two: if the auction section is for the huge span of 1950-2022 cards, then (as always) the section will be crowded with all sorts of stuff that in no way, shape or form is of interest to the 'Topps-era' guys. That is why I suggested the hidden reserve (for scenario two). If your card is lost in a sea of other stuff, who in heck is going to risk posting something of decent value?? And again, isn't the purpose of this thread to increase auction action??? (Say that three times fast!!) Right now, there is a helluva lot of people just ignoring the auction section altogether, because of said overcrowding.
If space on the site is a problem, then maybe nothing can be done, but it's important to recognize the inherent problems in play.
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