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leon"1. When you guys list a card/lot that you own, will you identify as such? I think Barry Sloate does that, and I really appreciate that. I don't know of other auction houses doing that.
2. This may not be any of my business, but I'm still nosey. What do you think the auction houses that advertise on Net54 will think about this? And do you think any of them will pull their ads?"
1. I don't believe Barry does this at this point. We don't believe we will single out our items or any others. Our bidding records are available to be viewed by a 3rd party if anyone thinks there is an issue. For instance if you think there is an issue....you find a good 3rd party, unbiased, non-hobby person, and we will prove there are no improprieties going on. Records will be maintained forever. Most of my 19th Century stuff will be sold in these auctions and folks will know this material but it probably won't be marked in any special way.
2.I have spoken to a few banner advertisers. They don't have a problem. I hope we don't lose any. If they pull their ads then they won't be advertising on the most active vintage card forum on the internet. That is always an option (to not advertise) but the price point of this advertising, for the exposure they get, is still cheap by industry standards. BTW, you will see at least a few new advertisers in the next month....Hobby folks are starting to realize the audience we reach.....Big hobby names have contacted me recently about advertising. The main problem will be that there might have to be a waiting list to advertise.....It's going that well...
thanks for the well wishes.....we knew there would be a handful of people that have all kinds of objections (this is not aimed at you but you know who). ANYONE that knows Scott and I personally knows we are only trying to be another place to have fun in the hobby and where you can acquire great items for your collection. We will never please everyone but we will try......best regards