Who Are The Hobby's Most Influential New Collectors

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Posted By: Bruce Dorskind

Whilst we acknowledge that certain old time collectors are generous
in the sharing of knowledge, what percentage of the winning and under-bidders
in the REA, Sotheby's and Mastro auctions regularly read the Board.

What impact does the sharing of knowledge about the relative
rarity of the back of a low grade T 205 have on the price
of a PSA 8 US Caramel of Ruth?

Of the $50 million+ spent on ultra rare high grade cards, how many
of those dollars are influenced by knowledgeable grass roots collectors?

We certainly appreciate and understand the contribution of collectors
like Ted Z but the question is who is influencing the market not who
is contributing knowledge and helping the new young collector.

Let's stick to the issue of influencing the market... certainly those who
claim that the top of the end of the market is only a small fraction and
not important are out of touch with reality. Remember 2% of the population
in the US controls more than 20% of the wealth... we wonder what their
relative influence is on the US economy?

Bruce Dorskind
America's Toughest Want List