Heritage Live Auction -- Black Swamp debacle

[Leon]

The card lots were 1 card (Wagner), 27 cards *(high grade near set) and 9 cards (different colors). A total of 37 cards were sold. There are still over 700 left to the best of my knowledge. I have communicated more with a few of the family members SINCE the auction was over. The family is happy with the prices so far. As I have said, and this is being reiterated, this family is freaking awesome. They actually care about people. In determining what to do they have even been concerned about how others' collections will be affected. I think Heritage has done a fine job with they way they have been handled. I have not seen more media coverage of any find since I have been in the hobby, a scant 17 years ago. As auctioneers all we can do is bring the cards to market, do the best we can to advertise them to everyone interested, and let them sell. One going sentiment has been to wait and see where they end up, value- wise before buying, which is absolutely a reason the cards haven't soared. There are just so many. But, the family is taking the high road. It's a great feel good story and one that the family is having a ton of fun with. Quite honestly, any person would be lucky to have a family like this one. Good things will continue happening for them, I am sure.