the list (of criminals) is revealed

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by bcornell

Not even the smallest bit. This hobby was loaded with bad actors when I got into it in the late 80's, the 90's were the same, and the 21st century has been no different. It's very unlikely to change even after this 'revelation', which really can't be surprising to anyone who was actively in the hobby during 2007-2009.

There is one very good thing to come out of this, that Bill Mastro has permanently exited the hobby. In my opinion, all of the other players combined can't compete with all of the damage he did by himself.

Bill

Bill,

If the guy used shill bidding to boost his profits, what makes you think when he gets out he wont shill his advice?

[bcornell]

How do I know Mastro is out of the hobby? Of course, I don't, although he and his lawyer did tell a judge that before he was sentenced. You never can count anyone out of this hobby...

It's well worth re-reading this thread for a reminder of Mastro's dishonesty. The shill bidding was his idea, he promoted it within his company, and he altered items in order to defraud collectors.

Bill

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by bcornell

How do I know Mastro is out of the hobby? Of course, I don't, although he and his lawyer did tell a judge that before he was sentenced. You never can count anyone out of this hobby...

It's well worth re-reading this thread for a reminder of Mastro's dishonesty. The shill bidding was his idea, he promoted it within his company, and he altered items in order to defraud collectors.

Bill

Thanks Bill, I know that thread well, and I meant nothing bad by what I wrote. It's just like "mob" guys that go to jail, they're still deep in it while behind bars

Greg

[Brian Van Horn]

Originally Posted by gnaz01

Thanks Bill, I know that thread well, and I meant nothing bad by what I wrote. It's just like "mob" guys that go to jail, they're still deep in it while behind bars

Greg

Egad! Does this make Mastro the Godfather? Worse is will we hear the Mazurka when he leaves prison?

[gnaz01]

Originally Posted by brian van horn

egad! Does this make mastro the godfather? Worse is will we hear the mazurka when he leaves prison?

lol😂

[xplainer]

Originally Posted by gnaz01

Thanks Bill, I know that thread well, and I meant nothing bad by what I wrote. It's just like "mob" guys that go to jail, they're still deep in it while behind bars

Greg

Wow. Peter's remarks are, well wow. You read them and decide.