Posted By:
bruce Dorskind
Most major collectors of rare material have very defined needs.
Extraordinary items rarely appear. Chances are that when an item
that has long- resided on one's want list does come up for auction
in Mastro, Robert Edward, Goodwin or perhaps, albeit rarel, E-bay,
then all of your "fellow collectors" will be "going for it.".
Collecting, like every other aspect of life, is a competition. There are
winners and losers. Whilst one may choose to socialize with someone
who has similar interests, the parameters of a "friendship" should not
extend to not competing for an item that one wants for his collection.
In fact, if you are so kind as to not bid, and perhaps discourage other
bidders, then why not go all out and acquire the item and give it to
your friend?
Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List