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Scott Elkins (t207redcross)AND, I will be more conservative in using the word "rare" in the future. To be honest I had the word "tough" in place of the word "rare", then changed at the last moment thinking people would be drawn to rare more than tough. No hard feelings on my part, and I look forward to many more dealings with you in the future Lee! And I would like to add that I am always more than willing to answer any questions from new collectors. In fact, I just answered one today regarding back premiums (hope I helped you if you are reading this post). The advice I gave this collector is to FIRST purchase an annual SCD, as the prices are good indicators. THEN, while you are waiting on it to arrive, check out the T206museum. Also, check out the ended items' prices on eBay, if there are any, of the items you wish to purchase - as Lee stated, that is a good reference of REAL market value.
I am glad Lee pointed my usage of the word "rare" out to me, as I will save it for truly rare items in the future. I really value peoples' opinions from this board on eBay matters. Like Leon Luckey purchasing the SF Hess and having the seller end the auction early (that he claimed to have gotten for a song and a dance). At one time, I thought this practice to be forbidden. But now, I guess there is nothing wrong with it??????
Anyway, enough rambling - this board is great for collectors of all levels and helps spread the new (both good and bad) about dealers. For the record, I am NO DEALER - only a collector - I only sell items to cover purchases of other vintage items!