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Martin Neal First off, I think that the $75.00 is not that much for what you get in return. On the other hand, I am placing a few serious bids on some the Robert Edwards Auction lots. I would not have done this except for the fact that I received their catolog in the mail last week simply by asking for it on their website. I am sure that by me bidding in this auction will more than cover the cost of sending me this catalog. The free catalog has generated a lot of good will with me and will most likely influence me when ever I consign (hopefully a complete mid grade t205 set).
Back in 1984, I opened a video store. At the time all the other stores were charging membership fees ranging from $50.00 to $100.00 simply because they could. I did not require one and within one year I bought out the 3 closest mom and pop stores. Sometimes giving up a little on the front side will give you great returns on the back side.
If Mastro really needs the money generated from the registration fees to operate on then please except my apologies. I think the better approach would be to manage who receives the catalogs. The first thiong I would do is give every member of this board a free copy.
I kept my chocolate Wagner about one week before I ate it. Maybe we should start a thread about how long everyone kept their Wagners?