I do not mind if any auction house owns material in one of its own auctions as long as it is disclosed prior to bidding commencing and there is absolutely no shill bidding period. The auction house can take its chances like any other consignor (obviously they may promote their own items more than others through catalog placement etc.). I absolutely do not believe any owner/officer/director and employee of any card grading company should be allowed to purchase, have cards graded or sold from their first day of employment until their last - period!
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