Posted By:
Dave S"One can build friendships...but collecting (ie. art, rare furniture, exceptional
baseball items) is a competition...if it is not, why are nearly all the extraordinary
items sold via the auction route?
Competition allows every one with the savvy and the resources the opportunity
to acquire what they wish. Anything else, as far as we can tell, is a conspiracy to
lower the price and that ultimately hurts the entire collectible arena."
I always perceived "competition" as a contest among rivals, with common rules on a common playing field. Don't think many on here can "compete" with a Bill Gates or many other heavy hitters when it comes to funding a hobby...