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Posted By: tbob

Does everyone who follows or posts on this board know that Mastro auctions are more frequent, the dates when Lew Lipset runs auctions, that everyone has heard about Albersheims?

Never heard of Albersheims. I have a tough time keeping up with Hunts and some of the others I don't receive catalogues for but getting catalogues from Lipset, Mastro, Smolin, Sloate, Grey Flannel, Lelands, etc. helps you stay abreast.

Dan, I do know exactly what you are talking about though. I have sat and cringed when someone posts about a particular lot in a particular auction or even ebay that a lot of collectors have missed somehow and it has gone through the roof. On the other hand, I read a post about how a certain auction should be avoided because of its high buyer % and checked it out because I hadn't heard of it before and ended up with a beautiful Lajoie caramel at a nice price even with the high vigorish because a lot of people boycotted the auction. So, I guess it works both ways...