Posted By:
bruce dorskind
I believe you got an autograph from him (Bill Gates) not an autograph of him.
I would appreciate it that if you choose to attack me, please stick to the facts.
Here they are
1. I collect cards because I love them. I have been active in the hobby
since 1976 and published numerous articles. I consulted to Wharton
Tigar when he was working on his 5 part catalog and visited him at his
home in London. His collection now resides in the British museum
2. I am currently consulting to two museums and a national magazine
which is about to write a major feature story on card collecting.
3. I have the largest collection of collector correspondence dating back
to 1929.
4. Since entering the hobby, I have only focused on rare cards in top
condition. The Four Base Hits I purchased from Rob Lifson in 1977 for
the then outrageous sum of $600 is now the second highest (from
either service) graded Four Hit. The Just So Tobacco I purchased for $500
is the highest graded Just So. Finally, the uncut 1912 Boston Garter Sheet
purchased for $20,000 from Mastro is now appraised at 10 times that figure
The point is I acquired the best I could afford because they were the most
attractive cards, and it was my belief that they would hold their value.
Remember what Coach Lombardi said "Luck is what happens when preparation
meets ability." Though it is doubtful you would know anything about ability
Bruce