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But if he had a Wagner and Plank you would be more impressed? So you’re unimpressed by the money he spent on the set minus those two but had he dropped the extra coin he then gains your kudos?

It’s an impressive collection of T206 cards regardless of his economic situation in life.

I love how someone’s achievements are not of value because of their social economic position. Every one of us here most likely has more than the next guy the number is just different for each of us. I see 1k cards posted in pickups all the time. Too many that 1k purchase is like a 200k purchase. So I guess there is nothing special about your 1k card pickup as anyone with 1k could buy it huh?

Also there are a lot of collectors on here who have amazing collections and having the money to purchase many of these items is what allowed them to have such collections. Also for you that have great collections built before the boom and who have very little in them having guys like this around isn’t a bad thing let alone unimpressive.

Examples to consider I guess Halper’s, Olbermann’s, Masson’s, Drier’s, Copeland’s collections to name just a few are unimpressive because after all these are just guys with money anyone could have bought their stuff.

Keep in mind some of the greatest collections in the world among all categories were built by people of extreme wealth and position. Much of these collections became the base or backbones of many of the world’s finest museums which are enjoyed by many folks today who would never have gotten the chance to experience viewing such items in their lifetimes.

Now am I saying this dude is Chester Dale or something no. However before you say unimpressed and chalk it up too just a guy with cash…we all fall under this category to some extent. Many folks who did fall under the dude with cash category left great legacy’s that we all can enjoy becuse they had the cash to do so.

Cheers,

John