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davidcyclebackPeter, that's the way local and national news works. They want what's sensational.
If someone robs a drug store of $10, that's not important news.
If someone robs a drug store of $10 while naked, wearing a big lime green fro wig and on roller states, that will be front page story at the CNN and Fox News web page.
Also notice how these news organizations cover big auctions, whether Sotheby's or Mastro. The headlines are about what sells for the most money. Whatever it is, if it sells for a record amount, it's a headline on the MSNB or ESPN web site. The only way they can relate to a rare paintings or memorabilia auction is $$$, which is the basest and most shallow way of looking at art and memorabilia.