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Originally Posted by Exhibitman

The one exception is 1980s and newer basketball, which is really being pushed by collectors from overseas.... because the competition from overseas collectors looking to add a Star Jordan card is real in the international sales era of eBay.

Are there shills and manipulators and games? Absolutely. But there were also a ton of cards that were legitimately undervalued.

My cousin (twice my age) has sold away his 70s rock and roll memorabilia on ebay. He went to Seattle to see the big shows and would take home some of the promotional posters he saw on the wall. He bought the albums, bobble heads, and much more. He said more than half of his sales were shipped to Europe other oversea countries. He said overseas buyers would contact him asking to end the auction early and they would offer XYZ dollars. It's just amazing what the desire for American culture can be in Europe and Asia, which drives our markets, and leaves US collectors wondering where the hidden buyers are located.