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Posted By: Joann

Someone had started a thread (now deleted)about the difference between the way collectors view dealers versus auction houses when it comes to certain practices. Aaron's post does single out Mastro for discussion, and the original post was a far more generic (and interesting, I thought) question. However, I think that if Aaron's post were read in the context of the original thread it might make more sense.

Joann

ETA: The original post mentioned a wide, wide variety of practices. Self-interested bidding by auction houses and their employees was only one of many mentioned. Aaron's response zero's in on that comment.

OK. I think I should get out of the 'splaining business, because I'm not doing a very good job of it here!