Posted By:
Charlie BarokasBarry,
This is an unregulated hobby/business. Why are you surprised that there are con men of all shapes and sizes in the hobby/business? What makes this hobby/business any more or less scared than any other fast growing market/business? It would be more shocking if there weren't all these problems. I know you read the NY Times, have you missed all the corporate fraud in the last decade. Heck, it cost Crandall's boy's the House and Senate.
The truth is there are many honest and great collectors, dealers, etc.. in this hobby/business. Far more than crooks and con men. I am not sure that the percentage of crooks and con men in this hobby/busines are out of purportion to any other business.
Please lighten up a little, you are turning into a nihilist. Especially in light of the fact that you are one of the very good guys in the hobby/business.
CB