A couple of "beauties" that did not go cheaply

[TyrusRCobb]

This thread is fascinating. I suppose, as a new collector, the lesson I take from all of this is you can't really trust the big guys. I've already discovered that sometimes you can't trust the little guys either. Does this mean that good collectors must have a hint of paranoia to go along with their knowledge base? Or do good, honest collectors simply form a community with other good, honest collectors?

[David Atkatz]

Drew Max is not one of the "big guys."

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by TyrusRCobb

This thread is fascinating. I suppose, as a new collector, the lesson I take from all of this is you can't really trust the big guys. I've already discovered that sometimes you can't trust the little guys either. Does this mean that good collectors must have a hint of paranoia to go along with their knowledge base? Or do good, honest collectors simply form a community with other good, honest collectors?

Are you referring to Drew Max as one of the "big guys?"

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

Are you referring to Drew Max as one of the "big guys?"

Don't be so quick to put him down, he is a TV star and you are not .

[David Atkatz]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Don't be so quick to put him down, he is a TV star and you are not .

YouTube notwithstanding.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by RichardSimon

Don't be so quick to put him down, he is a TV star and you are not .

You got me there, Richard. Even my 2-3 hours of being interviewed by Armen Keteyian all ended up on the cutting room floor...

[shelly]

I can understand that.He was looking for a pretty face and you my friend did not meet that standard.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by shelly

I can understand that.He was looking for a pretty face and you my friend did not meet that standard.

Is that why you were in the shadows, Shelly...

I mean Eddie...

[sylbry]

The seller should make a trip to Las Vegas. I can think of a pawn shop that believes Drew Max is credible. Should have no time selling it for a nice profit.

[BrandonG]

Originally Posted by sylbry

The seller should make a trip to Las Vegas. I can think of a pawn shop that believes Drew Max is credible. Should have no time selling it for a nice profit.

That would be so awesome to see!!!

[jgmp123]

Originally Posted by sylbry

The seller should make a trip to Las Vegas. I can think of a pawn shop that believes Drew Max is credible. Should have no time selling it for a nice profit.

+10!!!

[RichardSimon]

Originally Posted by sylbry

The seller should make a trip to Las Vegas. I can think of a pawn shop that believes Drew Max is credible. Should have no time selling it for a nice profit.

I would watch that show for the first and only time if I knew that was going to happen.

[TyrusRCobb]

Originally Posted by thetruthisoutthere

Are you referring to Drew Max as one of the "big guys?"

When I clicked on the link provided by the OP I was directed to what seems to be a rather large auction house. I was referring to the auction house as "the big guys." In point of fact, and showing my obvious ignorance about collecting, I haven't the slightest idea who Drew Max is. Having said that I'm going to look him up.

[shelly]

Chris, the reason I was in the shadows is that the light would have bounced off my head.
Ty. when you look him up please don't throw up.

[TyrusRCobb]

Originally Posted by shelly

Chris, the reason I was in the shadows is that the light would have bounced off my head.
Ty. when you look him up please don't throw up.

So having looked him up and seeing that he is on Pawn Stars is it fair to assume that he is in cahoots with the pawn shop? Perhaps cahoots is the wrong word. Rather, is he being paid to see what the pawn shop wants him to see?

[travrosty]

they have him on the show because he is local, like the card shop guy, the vintage toy guy, and the hotrod restorer guy, and almost all the other consultants they bring in.

they tried getting someone out of state in there on autographs and he screwed up just as bad as anyone ever has. so might as well save the travel expenses and use the local guy.

They are hearing from 20 different sources who is the best and who can and can't authenticate. they bring in someone else, and they get it in their ear even more, so they figure might as well go with the guy from vegas because no matter who they choose they keep hearing the same thing, criticism about the guy's ability, so they figure they can't win, but they need to bring in somebody.

They are not fighting the autograph wars, they are putting on a reality show.

They get the item lined up first then call in Drew, he has ample time to look at the auto before he even strolls in the front door.

[thetruthisoutthere]

Originally Posted by travrosty

they have him on the show because he is local, like the card shop guy, the vintage toy guy, and the hotrod restorer guy, and almost all the other consultants they bring in.

they tried getting someone out of state in there on autographs and he screwed up just as bad as anyone ever has. so might as well save the travel expenses and use the local guy.

They are hearing from 20 different sources who is the best and who can and can't authenticate. they bring in someone else, and they get it in their ear even more, so they figure might as well go with the guy from vegas because no matter who they choose they keep hearing the same thing, criticism about the guy's ability, so they figure they can't win, but they need to bring in somebody.

They are not fighting the autograph wars, they are putting on a reality show.

They get the item lined up first then call in Drew, he has ample time to look at the auto before he even strolls in the front door.

Contrary to what Travis just posted, no one has screwed up more than Drew Max.