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Posted By: hankron

that I think in any area, from baseball cards to lunch boxes to Ming vases, the more knowledgeable the collector the better able he is to identify over and underestimated things. By knowledge, I don't just mean current prices and hobby headlines (which are important), but rarity, history, authenticty, how something is made and a keen understanding of the material. A beginner entering into the market to invest is at an inherent disadvantage.