We have long stated

Trust no one
Double check everyone


It is disappointing (and criminal) that consignors have not been paid
by certain auction houses.

Given the time, energy and money that long-time collectors have invested
in a hobby, when it is time to sell, it is imperative that said collectors
are treated with dignity and respect.

The Board should dedicate all its efforts to removing any auction houses and/or dealers who violate their legal and moral obligation to the collecting community.

The Board should publish a list of auction houses that do not pay on terms and distribute at the National. And their practices should be reported to the Post Office, FBI and local law enforcement.

Perhaps there is a few extra rooms in Mr. Madoff's prison to house hobby thieves. Just think by the time they get out their 2009 Topps cards will be more than 100 years old. Perhaps, then they can pay their debts.
In the interim, it is time to severely punish the hobby thieves.