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Steve<<< But once I put something on ebay or in my catalog auction, there is sort of an unwritten agreement that I am prepared to sell the item for what the market will bear.>>>>
Barry I agree with you, however, who is to say what someone else can start an item in which they own at? If they want to set a price that is 2x-10x what previous examples sold for that is there business.
Jeff, In the last Goodwin auction a card, (Cepeda -Maris) 1962 topps sold for thousands when it can be bought on ebay all day long for 180.00. Knowing Bill Goodwin and his reputation I do not think any hanky panky went on, So, it does happen. A CU thread was devoted to it. My take (in this example) is 2 guys that do not buy from ebay must have gotten into a war, or thought the card had a shot at a nine. I have seen other examples as well.
Steve