Mastro Results: Proof of Shilling or other factors at play?

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Posted By: Aaron M.

Three great points, Mark.

I definitely agree in terms of the quality and variety of sports memoribilia. This auction, as well as their April auction, just didn't have the feel of a Mastro auction. Not a lot of quality items, and very little diversity in what they offered. (Of course, that brings a whole other question as to why they aren't able to maintain the same level of inventory they have the last few years.)

Great point about the Live auction. Anyone know how much they totaled?

I think the economy has to play a part in it. Times are tougher than they were even a year ago, but I don't think less disposable income can explain a drop of that magnitude, although certainly it could have been a contributing factor.