Posted By:
Mark EvansThis story is almost as good as "The Card."
Several unanswered questions. Mike's post about the CU thread is enlightening, but the CU thread appears in conflict with Haas's allegations as reflected in the newspaper story. Haas alleges that Dave Forman agreed to "restore" the card so that it might receive an upgrade. [If true, a real disappointment to the hobby in my view. But, seems kind of foolish -- wouldn't high-end Mantle collectors, being aware of all "perfect" '52 Topps cards, become suspicious of a new PSA 10 or SGC 98?] The CU thread, on the other hand, implies Haas unaware of a loan from Forman to GAI/Baker. Can these stories be reconciled? Is it possible that Haas initially unaware of the loan but, upon learning, then enters into an agreement with Forman to "restore" the card? Sure hope all facts see the light of day. Mark