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Posted By: Gilbert Maines

Yes Barry, of course you are correct. It is his intent to defraud the unsuspecting. But once having done so, the price probably lures some of them into continuing. It is in a way what I do. I do not sell my cards, I do not purchase large lots, I just buy what I want. And every year what I want costs more and more. Because I have chosen to collect items which have appreciation potential.

But I remember collecting rocks, bottle caps, feathers and other things which pleased me. Actually baseball, coins and non-sports cards were also collected around then. Some turned out to have upside. Hey Mom! Whatever happened to my bottle caps, marbles, Dixie Lids and other stuff? And thanks for holding on to the cards! But what about those metal soldiers and vehicles which I loved to crash?

There is no harm in collecting something which has limited or no investment value.

I do not want to defend this scoundrel. I do support collecting for the fun of it.



And Dave, when I first came here, you had a novice's guide posted in the banner area. That guide helped me immesurably. It taught me to be a little over wary, but largely because of it I have avoided getting taken (much). I've also lost out on some good opportunities, but that goes with the lesson. Thank you.