I assume Dean Faragi still is employed by Robert Edwards Auctions but not positive? The website does not list the cast of characters. The perception is REA is (one of) the most honest auction house(s) in the business. I am not saying this is shill bidding but it looks suspicious and the coincidence as unlikely as winning the Nigerian Super Lotto.
This was my post on the Net54 Non Sports board detailing the initial summary of events:
http://www.network54.com/Forum/52660...a+PSA+Tracking
A Google search turned up a recent hobbyguynj auction:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1911-M116-Sporti...item35a74ce859
On the same PSA submission was the following card:
http://cgi.ebay.com/1910-C56-Imperia...item45f129bd9e
Confirmed:
http://www.cardtarget.com/cgi-bin/ps...rtnum=14628471
The C56 Moran (no pun intended) was sold by smgsmg1968 (Dean responds to emails at this account) and the winning bidder was none other then hobbyguynj if you are still following along with this tangled web.
http://cgi.ebay.com/1910-C56-Imperia...item45f129bd9e
Maybe calvindog could check his records from Dec 31, 2005 and let us know the identity of hobbyguynj please or someone else in the feedback?
I questioned Dean and have yet to receive a reply or explanation. This looks shady considering REA's the holier then now stance and reputation or under any circumstances. With so much money on the line for REA, why Dean would even give the appearance of impropriety is well beyond me, assuming he is still employed by REA. Thoughts?