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Originally Posted by Lorewalker
I was not suggesting that every item consigned is shilled and/or altered. I was also not blaming or condemning all of Probstein's buyers. Many of whom do not care if they are shilled and buying altered cards. I was speaking to those who do care and participate anyway when it is widely known how Probstein operates his business. Plenty of other places to spend one's money that comes with far less risk.
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Right, and I would maintain that the same applies to his consignors as well. When you get so big you have people who use your service because you're what they know, not because they are crooked.
I actually helped a friend consign to PWCC years before I got into the business. PWCC was huge and got good prices. Of course we couldn't figure out why his 1965 Mantle in PSA 8 went for $1000 less than a worse centered one in the same grade in the same auction. Duh.