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Posted By: Michael Steele

I always read Bruce(s) posts with amusement. Not sure how many Bruce(s) there are but I have to give him credit for not once has Bruce(s) used "I" in a post. That is remarkable.

Kidding aside, Bruce(s) represents a very small fraction of our great hobby and is very passionate about the hobby and has been for several decades. IMO there is nothing wrong with the infusion of these million dollar people and the money that comes into our hobby. I would think some of that money trickles down to us bottom feeders.

With that said, it is the passion and great knowledge of the board members who post tremendous threads that are full of passion and knowledge that drives this hobby. Look at this way, if all of the whales went away, would we still have a hobby? Answer: Yes. However, if experienced and knowledgeable collectors went away in mass, would we still have a hobby? Answer: Probably not.

Regards
Michael