Okay, I may have overreacted and been a bit harsh and for that I apologize. My problem does not lie in that a bogus item made its way into the auction's catalog. I realize that happens in even the best and most prestigious auction houses. And I am sure Bob would have removed the item once it's authenticity was brought into question.
My problem lies in the calls for this to be kept private. There is too much fraud and deceit in our hobby for these things to be hidden away anymore. The good guys are sitting right next to the bad guys and who knows which is which any more. The only way we, the collector and hobbyists, can arm ourselves is with information.
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