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Frank WakefieldWhen I looked at that Mears link, and the list of auctions... I wonder about ones left out.
I like Mr. Lipset's auctions, but he's not on the list.Barry isn't on that list, nor is Bill Goodwin. Those 3 guys are pretty straight, forthright fellows. I think a boycott of auction companies that don't sign on with the Mears' position isn't fair to these 3, and others.
I agree with Paul, Jay, and Barry. I'm not in favor of the switching of lots, and of auction houses doctoring cards. It does seem to me that most of the SGC slabbed cards are correctly slabbed. But what it comes down to is for a fellow to do business with folks he trusts. And to avoid the ones he doesn't. That might fit in with the boycott idea, just from with a different approach.
I figure a few of Jim's cards wouldn't grade out now as they did before. But not many, 'cause it seems to me that Jim has a keen eye for pristine cards. If his cards were mine I wouldn't get them regraded, either. I have 4 kids of varying ages. One infant grandchild at present. Will probably have half a dozen more. I hope to keep my wits about me for about 20 years, then assess my heirs to see if any of 'em give a tinker's damn about ball cards. If they don't, I'll probably sell them myself... Although I do like Kevin's 'foster care' strategy!!!