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Posted By: David Smith

I have no say in this matter because I have only held one T206 Wagner in my hands in my lifetime and that was for only a short period of time, so I am not an expert.

But Bruce, I have two points to make about your questions.

1) If there were something wrong with the Piedmont Wagner card and Mastro knew about it, why would he come on here (or anywhere else for that matter) and say anything?? He bought the card and then turned around and sold it. Since he profited from it, it seems he would/should keep quiet if there is something "not right" about the card. Why? Because if he says anything now, his credibility will be questioned. Once that happens, don't you think more questions will start to come up about other cards and/or items in his auctions?? We have seen what happens to auction companies (Verkman) when their credibility comes into question.

2) If PSA graded a card that was "not right" and it is the King of all cards, why would they say anything about it?? Getting that card and grading it was HUGE as far as advertising and credibility is concerned. Again, if the company's credibility comes into question do you think people will still shell out money for grading?? Especially those who are putting high grade sets together for the Registry??

Also, why would the owner of the card EVER crack it out of it's slab for any type of testing?? He has everything to lose and very little, if anything, to gain. If the card is found to be real, so what?? If the card has "problems" or is found to be a reproduction from the 1950's, then that $2 million plus he/she spent is mostly down the drain.

Just my thoughts,

David

PS, if the card is a printers scrap, is it still worth $2 million plus??