Posted By:
bruce dorskind
As I recall, the 1919 Black Sox, like you, had difficulty with both the law
and with the truth, not to mention reading English.
Whilst web auctions are not subject tothe same state regulations aslive auctions
the laws are evolving. Perhaps, you should retain a distinguished
Internet lawyer.
Furthermore, I would argue, in court or elsewhere, that the numismatic
experience and the baseball experience are quite relevant.
Both hobbies draw thousands of the same people. The major grading service
has its root in the coin business, and at least 5 of the top 25 baseball
card dealers worked in the coin business. Mastronet for example has a growing
coin business. Alan Rosen, like him or not has a world class coin collection.
The list goes on and on and on/
With regard to my comment about legality...there is nothing illegal
about offering bidders two choices- bid on the whole lot or take
your chances on an invididual lot.
The only obligation of the auctioneer is to conduct and fair and legal
auction and help his clients realize the maximum value for their
collection.
If you are interested in becoming the High Priest of Charity, that is your
business....but I believe the only reason one sells his or her cards is to realize
every last cent from the buyer (again ensuring that you don't violate the law).
This is a competition. Life is only about winners and losers. Clearly, those
who have assembled world class collections do (and pay) whatever it takes
to win. A prospective seller wants two world class prospective buyers to compete.
He or she has no interest in 'spreading the wealth." in the interest of fairness
If you wish to pay me (at my standard billing rate) ($500 an hour) to review the auction catalogs,
I will be happy to produce the results mentioned in my original posting.
I posted this message because another collector questioned what American Memorabillia
had done. In my view (show me law in any state which takes another position) they were fair
and left it to the marketplace to decide.
Remember, this is America and Capitalism rules.