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Originally Posted by Balticfox
Yeah, I suppose. My own relationship with auction houses is strictly arm's length. I'm not really "friendly" with any.
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I think there’s an element where as collectors, we can grow fond of our favorite AH. Maybe they’ve been flexible with us on some purchases. Maybe they’ve cut us a deal on some selling costs. Or maybe we just have a natural affinity for the people who are running the show, and we like how they conduct themselves within the hobby.
And sometimes when a group we like is attacked, then it’s common to have a bit of a defense mechanism kick in, where we feel the need to defend their actions and character. Particularly if we feel the attack is maybe unfair, or doesn’t really disclose the full story. Not all that surprising for humans to experience such an emotional response under those circumstances. And emotional reactions have been known to occur around here from time to time.